Job Description

Registered Manager - Solo Children's Home

Location:

Cambridgeshire |

Full-Time

|

65,000 per year + Bonus

A Home Built Around One Child. A Role Built Around You.

At

Karoo Group

, we believe every child deserves to feel known, safe, and unconditionally accepted. That belief shapes every decision we make--and now, we're offering a rare opportunity to make that vision real for one child who needs it most.

We're looking for an exceptional

Registered Manager

to lead a

purpose-built solo children's home

set in the peaceful countryside of Cambridgeshire. More than a job, this is a chance to create a sanctuary--one child, one team, one mission.

Where One Child is Everything

This solo home has been designed from the ground up to meet the complex emotional and psychological needs of a single young person. With a

dedicated 3:1 staffing model

, the focus is on depth, consistency, and building safe, healing relationships.

As Registered Manager, you'll take the lead in shaping a home where care is not only trauma-informed but also heart-led. You'll be empowered to build a culture of compassion, high standards, and unwavering support--for the child and the team beside you.

Your Role: Leading with Heart and Purpose

Be present, be real

- Guide and support a high-quality care team with empathy, clarity, and consistency

Elevate the child's voice

- Be their fiercest advocate and most stable presence

Build a team that shows up, fully

- Develop staff who see their role as parenting with love, safety, and boundaries

Champion trauma-informed care

- Lead with curiosity and emotional insight to understand complex behaviour

Create a true home

- A safe, warm, and nurturing environment that exceeds care standards and feels like family

Live alongside the child

- Be hands-on in daily routines, appointments, and memory-making moments

Strengthen partnerships

- Collaborate with local authorities, CAMHS, schools, and families to create a wraparound network of support

Hold steady in the storm

- Provide grounded leadership in times of crisis, using Positive Behaviour Support and emotional resilience

Lead toward excellence

- Prepare the home for success in inspections and Regulation 44 visits

What We Stand For

We live by the

PLACE

model--

Playfulness, Love, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy

. These values are more than an approach; they are the way we see young people, how we relate to each other, and how we walk with children through healing.

What You Bring

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare 2+ years in a senior role within a children's residential setting Proven ability to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice (experience in solo/specialist homes is a plus) Strong safeguarding, leadership, and team-building expertise Resilient, reflective, and warm-hearted approach Full UK driving licence

What We Offer in Return

A unique opportunity to build and lead a solo home with real therapeutic impact A beautifully designed, high-spec home in a peaceful rural setting A values-driven team and leadership who genuinely care about you Competitive salary: 64,200 - 65,000 per year

Bonus scheme

Casual dress

- we want you to feel like yourself

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Pay:

65,000 per year

Additional Pay:

Performance-related bonus

A Home with One Child. A Manager with One Mission.

This isn't just leadership. It's legacy. If you're ready to help a young person feel safe, seen, and truly supported, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 65,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Night shift
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Registered Manager