Ofsted Registered Manager

Pay: From £45,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Fast-Track Registration)

Location: Bradford

Salary: £45’000 plus Quarterly Bonus

About the Role

Beluga Care Homes is seeking an ambitious, experienced, and child-focused Registered Manager to lead the opening and registration of a brand-new children’s residential home.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a new service from the ground up, working alongside a supportive Responsible Individual and senior leadership team to achieve fast-track Ofsted registration and establish an outstanding home that transforms the lives of children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process from application through to registration.
• Develop a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment.
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers and partner agencies.
• Drive excellent outcomes for children and young people.
• Manage safeguarding, quality assurance, audits and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a culture of high aspirations, compassion and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards where eligible).
• Thorough knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s home legislation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience registering a new children’s home.
• Track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Full support throughout the registration process.
• Opportunities for career progression as the organisation grows.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• A genuine opportunity to shape a service.

Join Us

If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and are ready to lead an exciting new residential service through registration and beyond, we'd love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV along with a short covering letter outlining your experience and why you would be the right person to lead our new home.

Immediate start available – Applicants with previous Ofsted registration experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Beluga Care Homes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications, identity and right to work in the UK, and other pre-employment checks in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Beluga Care Homes is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Benefits:

Casual dress

Discounted or free food

On-site parking

Work Location: In person