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Registered Children's Home Manager - Swan House
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Registered Children's Home Manager - Swan House
Registered Children’s Home Manager – Mapperley, Nottinghamshire
Salary/Bonus: £49,159 – £52,251 per annum + up to £10,000 Bonus
Location: Mapperley, Nottinghamshire
Homes2Inspire are currently seeking an ambitious and passionate Registered Children’s Home Manager for our three-bedded children’s residential home in Mapperley, Nottinghamshire.
Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes of the children and young people we support.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced leader who thrives on challenge and is inspired by the chance to drive lasting positive change. We are looking for a Registered Manager who can navigate a period of transformation, build service improvement, embed excellent care standards, and foster an environment where children can flourish.
You will play a crucial role in shaping the home’s future, developing a stable, high-performing team, refining best practices, and creating a culture centred on positive relationships, therapeutic care, and ambitious outcomes for children and young people.
The home supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, providing the stability, warmth, and consistency they need to develop and thrive. Your leadership will be key to fostering a space where every child feels safe, valued, heard, and empowered to reach their full potential.
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Homes2Inspire is the only charity-owned provider of residential children’s homes consistently ranked in Ofsted’s top 10, with over 92% of our homes rated Good or Outstanding.
What You’ll Bring
- QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home
- Proven managerial and leadership skills with a strong child-centred approach
- Experience leading service improvement, change management, or turnaround programmes in children’s residential care
- Deep understanding of children’s home regulations and legislation
- Ability to develop and motivate teams to deliver high standards of care and best practice
- Experience of working effectively with Ofsted and external stakeholders
- Resilience, drive, and a passion for achieving exceptional outcomes for children
- Full UK driving licence
What We Offer
- Up to £10,000 bonus, achievement-dependent
- Generous annual leave entitlement, including holiday buyback options
- Medicash provision – reimbursement of healthcare expenses (dental, optical, etc.)
- Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 support, including counselling
- In-house wellbeing team (NHS-trained for policy and support)
- Discounts: Shopping, cinema, and holidays + Blue Light Card eligibility
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- £500 "Refer a Friend" bonus
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Important Notes
- All shortlisted candidates will undergo pre-employment Safer Recruitment checks (required by Ofsted and Homes2Inspire’s policy).
- We cannot sponsor visa applications for this role.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis; interviews may take place before the listed closing date.
Interviews are held in person. Please contact the Careers Team if adjustments are needed for accessibility requirements.
Commitment to Equality & Diversity
At Homes2Inspire, we champion a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Applications are particularly encouraged from:
- Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic communities
- People with lived experience of disability, social exclusion, or the care system
- Male candidates, as diversity in residential children’s services is currently under-represented.
For further details or to receive a full job description, contact the Careers Team:
📧 careers@homes2inspire.co.uk 📞 +44 (0)1788 487057
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