Childrens Home Registered Manager

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach.Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fixing what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we’d like you to be part of it.

This is a specialist 5-bed Learning Disability home, supporting children and young people aged 5-18 with a range of needs including Autism, Epilepsy and Global Developmental Delay. Some of the children communicate using PECS and communication widgets, and our team is committed to ensuring every child has their voice heard, understood and valued.

As Registered Manager, you'll lead a highly experienced and established team that understands the importance of consistency, patience and nurturing relationships. You'll create an environment where children feel safe, cared for and encouraged to reach their full potential, celebrating every achievement along the way.

Working closely with Compass' dedicated therapeutic and education services, you'll ensure children receive the specialist support they need to build confidence, develop independence and enjoy meaningful experiences. Every decision within the home is centred around the children, their individual needs and helping them achieve positive outcomes.

This is an opportunity to lead with purpose, inspiring your team to provide outstanding care, positive role models and a place where children feel a genuine sense of belonging. Together, you'll create a home where children can make happy memories, develop lifelong skills and build brighter futures.

We want the very best people managing our children's homes, which is why we are offering a £5,000 relocation bonus to anyone willing to move to take up this role.

This role offers a competitive base salary of £51,731 - £59,606, with the opportunity to earn up to £16,000 in annual bonuses, paid quarterly. Bonus eligibility is based on home occupancy and achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
• Has their NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Has their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• Has achieved a “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within recent Ofsted Inspections.

What makes Compass different?

• A designated psychologist within each homes and community.
• A dedicated education service.
• Industry-leading training and support with renowned psychologists.
• Direct therapeutic work with children.
• A member of Community of Communities.
• Child-centred budgets and homes decorated to the highest standard.
• Supportive and reliable on-call system.
• A wide range of organisational support from IT, HR and Marketing and bespoke database systems, giving you the time to do what is important within your home.

Why work for Compass?

• A competitive salary which includes a range of performance-related bonuses.
• Up to £5,000 relocation package if you relocate in order to take this role.
• Annual leave starts at 25 days, in addition to bank holidays, and increases to 28 days following two years of continuous service (Capped at 28 days).
• Receive an additional 3.5 days of leave (one for your birthday, one for health and wellbeing, one to volunteer and a half day for festive celebrations).
• Receive £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years) and £600 (10 years) service awards, plus up to £500 special recognition award for outstanding practice.
• Receive support through your Ofsted inspections.
• Training options for therapeutic training qualifications.
• Engagement days, individual team building and house holidays.
• An experienced staff team of your choice with a Deputy Manager, Seniors and Support Workers.
• With MediCash, receive cash back for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental treatment/check-ups, optical care, physiotherapy and more.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme: upon successful completion of you probation review, 3 times your annual salary will be provided to your designated beneficiary, should you die whilst employed at Compass.

The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.

Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day-to-day job role.

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