Crediton , Devon, United Kingdom
£45,000 - £50,000
Permanent
Children’s Home Registered Manager - Brand New Home (Crediton)
Location: Crediton, Devon
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Are you a passionate and experienced Registered Manager ready to launch an outstanding, therapeutic children's home from the ground up?
Our valued client are on a mission to create high-quality, nurturing environments where every child feels safe, loved, and cared for. They are expanding their portfolio and are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to open and lead a brand-new home in Crediton.
This is a unique opportunity to build a service that truly reflects their core values. You will be instrumental in creating a positive, safe, and homely environment, working with a team trained to the highest standards to deliver an integrated, therapeutic approach.
Key Responsibilities
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Launch and Register: Lead the entire process of registering and setting up a brand-new children’s home with Ofsted, ensuring it meets and exceeds all regulatory requirements.
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Embrace Our Mission: Embed the core values and therapeutic philosophy, ensuring children are at the heart of all care and support.
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Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a brand-new team of professionals to an incredibly high standard, ensuring all staff are trained in our PACE approach.
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Operational Excellence: Manage all aspects of the home's daily operations, including compliance, safeguarding, budgets, and resources.
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Therapeutic Care: Champion their integrated therapeutic approach, working collaboratively with their multidisciplinary partners, to ensure the best possible outcomes for children.
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Safeguarding Expertise: Serve as the designated safeguarding lead for the home, ensuring the highest level of child protection and compliance with current best practice guidance.
What We're Looking For
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Experience: Proven experience as a Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, with a clear understanding of children’s residential care.
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Qualifications: You must hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or be working towards it).
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Passion and Values: A genuine passion for the well-being of children and a philosophy that aligns with our clients mission of building trusting relationships and providing integrated therapeutic care.
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Ofsted Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and a commitment to achieving and maintaining an outstanding rating.
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Leadership Skills: A strong, compassionate, and inspiring leader with the resilience to build a new service from inception.
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Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential.
Why apply for this role?
This is more than a job—it's a chance to build a service with purpose. You will be supported by an organisation that is committed to evidence-based practice, career development, and providing the resources needed to succeed. Join our client in their mission to give every child a safe and happy childhood.
Ready to build an outstanding home? Apply today!
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