Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care Home

Location: Hull, East Yorkshire
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (subject to Ofsted registration)
Working Pattern: Monday–Friday with on-call rota

About the Role

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential care home supporting up to 3 children aged 8–17 with EBD.

This is a rare opportunity to join at start-up stage, play a key role in the Ofsted registration, and shape a home from the ground up. All policies and procedures are already professionally written, allowing you to focus on leadership, compliance, and delivering high-quality care.

Flexible Entry Options

Pre-Registration (Part-Time / Remote):

• Support Ofsted registration and interviews
• Attend and pass the Ofsted Registered Manager interview
• £300 per month during registration
• £1,000 bonus on successful Ofsted interview
• Fully funded Level 5 Diploma (can start during this phase)
• Can be completed alongside current employment

Post-Registration (Full-Time):

• Permanent Registered Manager role
• Salary £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• Lead the home from opening onwards
• Ongoing operational support

Key Responsibilities

• Act as Registered Manager in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Lead safeguarding, compliance, and quality standards
• Recruit, manage, and develop staff
• Oversee care planning and positive outcomes
• Manage budgets, operations, and partnerships
• Lead Regulation 44 & 45 quality assurance
• Participate in on-call rota

Essential Requirements

• 2+ years’ experience as Registered or Deputy Manager (children’s residential)
• Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to complete – fully funded)
• Strong Ofsted and regulatory knowledge
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Fully funded Level 5 qualification
• Performance bonuses
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Wellbeing support
• Long-term progression opportunities

Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding children and promoting equality and diversity. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.