Delphi Care Solutions Ltd
Founding Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)
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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)
Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Easily Accessible from Coventry, Birmingham & Leicester)
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Package
Lead a Brand-New Children's Home From Day One
Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious children's care provider looking for a Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new 3-bed SEMH children's home in Nuneaton.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a new service, recruit and develop your own team, shape the culture from the beginning and create a home where children can feel safe, supported and able to achieve positive outcomes.
For Registered Managers who are tired of inheriting problems and want the opportunity to build something the right way from day one, this role offers genuine autonomy alongside strong support from senior leadership.
What's On Offer?
- £55,000 - £60,000 basic salary
- Annual performance bonus
- Loyalty bonus scheme
- Refer-a-friend incentives
- Free meals whilst on shift
- Free parking
- Health and wellbeing support
- Paid DBS
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- Supportive and accessible leadership team
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The Home
- Brand-new 3-bed children's residential home
- SEMH-focused provision
- Therapeutic and child-centred approach
- Purposefully renovated environment
- Strong commitment to achieving Outstanding outcomes
- Significant investment in the service and team
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in establishing a safe, nurturing and high-performing home for children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
- Maintaining full Ofsted compliance
- Recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled staff team
- Creating a positive and child-focused culture
- Managing safeguarding and risk management processes
- Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
- Managing budgets, occupancy and performance
- Driving quality assurance and continuous improvement
- Preparing the home for successful Ofsted inspections
About You
We're looking for a passionate, resilient and ambitious leader who is committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
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Essential
- Experience within children's residential care
- Strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice
- Excellent 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
- Registered Manager experience
- Deputy Manager ready for first registration
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
- Track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Why Join?
Opportunities to lead a brand-new children's home don't come along often.
This role offers the chance to create your own culture, build your own team and establish a home that delivers exceptional care and outcomes from the very beginning.
You'll have the freedom to make decisions, the support to succeed and the opportunity to develop your career with a provider that is invested in long-term growth.
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For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Delphi Care Solutions.
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