Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)
Location: Nuneaton, Warwickshire
Pay: Up to £60,000 + £3,000 Annual Performance Bonus
Brand New 3-Bed Children's Home
Full-Time | Permanent
An Opportunity to Build Something Special
Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed SEMH home in Nuneaton.
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly developed service from the beginning, shaping the culture, developing the team, and creating a warm, therapeutic environment where children can thrive.
Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for your first registration, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while building a successful service.
About The Home
- Brand-new children's residential home
- 3-bed SEMH provision
- Purposefully renovated environment
- Therapeutic and child-centred approach
- Supportive and accessible ownership team
- Strong commitment to achieving Outstanding outcomes
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
- Preparing for and maintaining Ofsted registration and compliance
- Developing and leading a high-performing team
- Creating a positive culture focused on outcomes and safeguarding
- Maintaining high standards of care and practice
- Building positive relationships with local authorities and professionals
- Managing budgets, safeguarding, staffing, and occupancy
- Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance
- Ensuring readiness for Ofsted inspections and achieving strong outcomes
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Experience within children's residential care
- Experience supporting children with SEMH needs
- Sound knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting
- Strong safeguarding knowledge
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Existing Registered Manager experience
- Deputy Manager looking to step into registration
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
- History of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Salary & Benefits
- Up to £60,000 salary
- £3,000 annual performance bonus
- Loyalty bonus scheme
- Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Free parking
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Health benefits
- Wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Paid DBS
Why This Role?
Many Registered Manager vacancies involve inheriting challenges.
This role offers the opportunity to create your own culture, build a team you believe in, and develop a service from day one with the backing of a supportive provider committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people.
If you've always wanted the opportunity to shape a home rather than simply manage one, this could be the role for you.
