Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact?

We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing home where they can thrive. This is your opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, create a high-performing team, and deliver life-changing outcomes for children and young people aged 8-17 with trauma, SEND, and complex emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

Register and lead a new children's home in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Recruit, train, and manage a trauma-informed staff team

Drive high standards of care, safety, and compliance

Create and embed a positive, supportive culture where children feel valued and heard

Work collaboratively with families, local authorities, and external professionals

Manage budgets and maintain a warm, homely, and high-quality living environment

You'll Need To Have:

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or be working towards it)

Minimum 2 years' experience in a residential children's care setting

Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment, and care planning

Leadership experience and a track record of building effective teams

A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable Experience:

Prior registration as a Registered Manager with Ofsted

Experience setting up new services or homes

Knowledge of trauma-informed, therapeutic, or SEND-focused care

Local authority partnership or commissioning background

What You'll Get:

Competitive salary with on-call enhancements

Full support through Ofsted registration process

Ongoing CPD and leadership training

The chance to lead and shape a service from day one

Supportive leadership team and values-driven culture

Be part of something meaningful.
If you're a confident leader who wants to make a real difference in children's lives, we'd love to hear from you