Registered Children's Home Manager

Posting date:	17 December 2025
Salary:	£50,000 to £63,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	16 January 2026
Location:	Nottingham
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56533-20726

Summary

Registered Children’s Home Manager
Location: Nottingham NG9
Salary: £56,000 per annum
Bonuses: Up to £7,000 per year (OFSTED and occupancy-related)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a newly opening 3-bed EBD children’s home in Nottingham (NG9).

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the full registration and development of a new service, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

About the Home

• 3-bed EBD children’s home

  
  

• New service

  
  

• OFSTED registration required (not yet submitted)

  
  

• Focused on delivering outstanding care, stability, and positive outcomes for young people

  
  Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the OFSTED registration process and prepare the home for inspection

    
    

  • Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing staff team

    
    

  • Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

    
    

  • Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment

    
    

  • Manage occupancy levels and budgets effectively

    
    

  • Work closely with external professionals and placing authorities

    
    Requirements

    • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent

      
      

    • Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in an EBD children’s home

      
      

    • Strong understanding of OFSTED requirements and registration processes

      
      

    • Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills

      
      

    • Commitment to achieving positive outcomes for young people

      
      What We Offer

      • Competitive salary of £56,000

        
        

      • OFSTED and occupancy-related bonuses up to £7,000 per annum

        
        

      • Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new service

        
        

      • Supportive senior leadership and autonomy in developing the home

        
        

      • Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

        
        

        If you are passionate about making a real difference and ready to take ownership of a new children’s home from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.

        Apply now to be part of an exciting new journey.