Children's Home Registered Manager (RM/Ngh)

Job Location Nottingham

Salary £52,000 - £62,000/annum

Job type: Full-time

Contract type:

Job reference: RM/Ngh

Posted 22 April 2026


Registered Children’s Home Manager – Nottingham (NG23 Area)
Salary: £52,000 per annum (OTE up to £62,200)

Are you an experienced and passionate leader ready to take on an exciting new challenge? We are seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a brand-new 4-bed home in the Nottingham (NG23) area, supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, build your own team, and make a lasting impact on young people’s lives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Register with Ofsted as the Home Manager and lead the home to achieve the highest standards
  • Build, develop, and manage a high-performing care team
  • Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
  • Drive positive outcomes for children and young people
  • Maintain compliance with all regulatory and safeguarding requirements

Home Details:

  • Brand-new service (registration required)
  • 4-bed home
  • Mixed gender
  • EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)

What’s on Offer:

  • Base Salary: £52,000 per annum
  • On-Target Earnings: Up to £62,200
  • Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 for achieving ‘Outstanding’
  • Occupancy Bonus: £600 per month
  • On-Call Payments: £25 weekdays / £35 weekends
  • Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays

About You:

  • Experienced in children’s residential care, ideally at Deputy or Manager level
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
  • Passionate about delivering high-quality care and improving outcomes

If you’re ready to take the lead in launching and shaping a new home, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something truly rewarding.


Contact information

Sonja Klajderic


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