Founding Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (SEMH)

Nuneaton, Warwickshire
£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus Package

Lead a Brand-New Children's Home From Day One

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

This is a rare opportunity to build a service from the ground up, recruit and develop your own team, shape the culture, and create a home where children and young people can feel safe, supported and empowered to achieve positive outcomes.

If you're looking for the opportunity to build a home the right way from day one, rather than inherit existing challenges, this role offers genuine autonomy backed by supportive and experienced leadership.

What's On Offer?

• £55,000 - £60,000 salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• Free meals whilst on shift
• Ongoing training and development
• Genuine career progression opportunities

The Home

• Brand-new 3-bed children's residential home
• SEMH-focused provision
• Therapeutic, child-centred approach
• Ambition to achieve Outstanding outcomes

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
• Maintaining Ofsted compliance and quality standards
• Recruiting, developing and leading the staff team
• Ensuring excellent safeguarding and care practices
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and professionals
• Driving occupancy, performance and continuous improvement

About You

Essential

• Experience within children's residential care
• Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Registered Manager experience
• Deputy Manager ready for first registration
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• Track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

Why Join?

Opportunities to open and lead a brand-new children's home are rare. This role offers the chance to create your own culture, develop your own team and build a service that genuinely changes the lives of children and young people.

You'll be joining a provider with ambitious growth plans, significant investment in its services, and a clear commitment to delivering high-quality care and outstanding outcomes.

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Delphi Care Solutions

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