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Contract: Permanent | Full Time Are you an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager looking to take the next step in your career? We are recruiting for a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new Ofsted-regulated children's residential home , providing emergency and short-term placements for children and young people with complex trauma and safeguarding needs. This is a unique opportunity to establish a new service, recruit and develop your own team, and create a safe, stable and therapeutic home where children can begin to recover and thrive. About the Role As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring outstanding standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance. You will lead a dedicated team, promote a trauma-informed approach and work closely with Local Authorities, Ofsted and partner agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for every child. The children supported may present with complex trauma, Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE), Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE), emotional dysregulation, self-harm, missing episodes and other complex safeguarding needs . What We're Looking For • Registered Manager or experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up. • Minimum of 2 years' leadership experience within a children's residential home. • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). • Strong knowledge of Ofsted Regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. • Experience supporting children affected by complex trauma, CCE, CSE and safeguarding concerns . • Excellent leadership, communication and team development skills. • Passion for delivering exceptional care and improving outcomes for vulnerable children. What's on Offer? • Salary up to £51,870 plus on-call allowance. • The opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new children's home. • Ongoing training, professional development and career progression. • A supportive leadership team and the chance to make a genuine difference to children's lives every day. If you're passionate about providing outstanding residential care and want to build a service that transforms lives, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!