Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Up to £60,000 + £3,000 Annual Performance Bonus

Brand New 3-Bed Children's Home

Full-Time | Permanent

An Opportunity to Build Something Special

Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed SEMH home in Nuneaton.

This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a newly developed service from the beginning, shaping the culture, developing the team, and creating a warm, therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for your first registration, this role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact while building a successful service.

About the Home

• Brand-new children's residential home
• 3-bed SEMH provision
• Purposefully renovated environment
• Therapeutic and child-centred approach
• Supportive and accessible ownership team
• Strong commitment to achieving Outstanding outcomes

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
• Preparing for and maintaining Ofsted registration and compliance
• Developing and leading a high-performing team
• Creating a positive culture focused on outcomes and safeguarding
• Maintaining high standards of care and practice
• Building positive relationships with local authorities and professionals
• Managing budgets, safeguarding, staffing, and occupancy
• Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance
• Ensuring readiness for Ofsted inspections and achieving strong outcomes

What We're Looking For

Essential

• ✔ Experience within children's residential care
• ✔ Experience supporting children with SEMH needs
• ✔ Sound knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• ✔ Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting
• ✔ Strong safeguarding knowledge
• ✔ Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• ✔ Existing Registered Manager experience
• ✔ Deputy Manager looking to step into registration
• ✔ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• ✔ History of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

Salary & Benefits

Package

• Up to £60,000 salary
• £3,000 annual performance bonus
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Free parking
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Health benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave entitlement

Paid DBS

Why This Role?

Many Registered Manager vacancies involve inheriting challenges.

This role offers the opportunity to create your own culture, build a team you believe in, and develop a service from day one with the backing of a supportive provider committed to achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people.

If you've always wanted the opportunity to shape a home rather than simply manage one, this could be the role for you.