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OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location : Leicester 37.5 hours per week | Permanent Salary :51,500 - 53,000 per annum + 7,500 Welcome Bonus We are opening a brand-new, 3-bed OFSTED-registered children's residential home in Leicester and are seeking an experienced, values-led Registered Manager to lead the service from launch. The home will support children and young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and emotional/behavioural needs , providing a warm, therapeutic, and empowering environment where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and achieve positive, personalised outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who wants to shape a new service from the ground up and play a key role in embedding high standards of care, safeguarding, and operational excellence. The Role As the OFSTED Registered Manager , you will have full responsibility for the leadership, compliance, and performance of the home. You will: Lead and manage a therapeutic, child-centred residential service Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards Embed a strong safeguarding culture and manage risk effectively Recruit, lead, motivate, and develop a skilled and committed staff team Oversee day-to-day operations including budgets, rotas, and resources Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals Drive continuous improvement and uphold the home's Statement of Purpose Create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive About You You will be an experienced leader within children's residential care who brings strong values, resilience, and a genuine passion for improving young people's lives. Essential requirements: Significant experience managing children's residential homes Strong understanding of legislation, safeguarding, and regulatory frameworks Experience supporting young people aged 8-17 with learning disabilities and/or EBD Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services (or willingness to work towards) Full UK driving licence What's on Offer Competitive salary 51,500 - 53,000 7,500 welcome bonus Support with Level 5 qualification if required Opportunity to open and lead a brand-new home Supportive senior leadership and clear progression pathways Apply now to lead a new service and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people. TPBN1_UKTJ