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Founding Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (SEMH)
Delphi Care Solutions
Coventry, England, United Kingdom£55,000 – £60,000
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Registered Manager
• Children's Residential Home (SEMH)Nuneaton, Warwickshire (Easily Accessible from Coventry, Birmingham & Leicester)£55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus PackageBrand-New 3-Bed Children's HomeLead a Brand-New Children's Home From Day One
Delphi Care Solutions is recruiting on behalf of an ambitious children's care provider looking for a Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new 3-bed SEMH children's home in Nuneaton.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a new service, recruit and develop your own team, shape the culture from the beginning and create a home where children can feel safe, supported and able to achieve positive outcomes.
For Registered Managers who are tired of inheriting problems and want the opportunity to build something the right way from day one, this role offers genuine autonomy alongside strong support from senior leadership.
What's On Offer?
£55,000 - £60,000 basic salary
Annual performance bonus
Loyalty bonus scheme
Refer-a-friend incentives
Free meals whilst on shift
Free parking
Health and wellbeing support
Paid DBS
Ongoing training and professional development
Genuine career progression opportunities
Supportive and accessible leadership team
The Home
Brand-new 3-bed children's residential home
SEMH-focused provision
Therapeutic and child-centred approach
Purposefully renovated environment
Strong commitment to achieving Outstanding outcomes
Significant investment in the service and team
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in establishing a safe, nurturing and high-performing home for children with social, emotional and mental health needs.
You will be responsible for:
Leading the day-to-day operation of the home
Maintaining full Ofsted compliance
Recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled staff team
Creating a positive and child-focused culture
Managing safeguarding and risk management processes
Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
Managing budgets, occupancy and performance
Driving quality assurance and continuous improvement
Preparing the home for successful Ofsted inspections
About You
We're looking for a passionate, resilient and ambitious leader who is committed to achieving exceptional outcomes for children and young people.
Essential
Experience within children's residential care
Strong understanding of SEMH and trauma-informed practice
Excellent knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Leadership or management experience within a residential childcare setting
Strong safeguarding knowledge
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 lead a brand-new children's home don't come along often.
This role offers the chance to create your own culture, build your own team and establish a home that delivers exceptional care and outcomes from the very beginning.
You'll have the freedom to make decisions, the support to succeed and the opportunity to develop your career with a provider that is invested in long-term growth.
Apply Today
For a confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Delphi Care Solutions.