Registered Manager - Brand New Solo Placement Childrens Home (EBD)

Registered Manager

Brand New Solo Placement Children's Home (EBD) Location: Prestwich, Manchester Salary: £55,000 per annum + Performance Bonus Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Ready to Take the Next Step into Registered Management? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position and lead the registration of a brand-new solo placement children's home in Prestwich. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established care provider that forms part of a larger organisation operating over 20 care services across the UK. With significant backing, experienced leadership, and long-term growth plans, you'll be joining a provider committed to building high-quality children's services the right way. The home is a beautifully presented solo placement service for a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). With the property complete and ready for registration, they're now looking to appoint the right Registered Manager to shape the service from the very beginning. Why Join? This isn't just an opportunity to register a new homeit's the chance to launch your Registered Manager career with outstanding support around you. You'll benefit from: Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process

Guidance from an experienced Responsible Individual

Ongoing support from an ex-Ofsted Inspector working alongside the leadership team

The opportunity to build the culture and standards of the home from day one

Backing from an established organisation with ambitious expansion plans

Excellent long-term career progression as the children's division continues to grow

Although appointments are being made now, the provider is planning for a 2027 opening, allowing the successful candidate to remain committed to their current employer before beginning this exciting new chapter. The Role As Registered Manager, you will: Lead the Ofsted registration of a brand-new solo placement home

Build a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for the young person in your care

Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing staff team

Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Develop strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals

Drive high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and quality assurance

Embed a child-centred, trauma-informed culture throughout the home

Work closely with the Responsible Individual and senior leadership team to achieve Outstanding outcomes

About You We're particularly interested in speaking with ambitious Deputy Managers who feel ready to take the next step. You'll ideally have: Experience as a Deputy Manager or senior leader within a children's residential home

A genuine desire to progress into Registered Management

Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements

Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or be working towards it

A full UK Driving Licence

A passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people

What's on Offer? Salary of £55,000 per annum

Performance-related bonus scheme

Full support through your first Ofsted registration

Mentoring from experienced children's care professionals, including an ex-Ofsted Inspector

Opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new service

Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing organisation

The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact from the very beginning

At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's residential care providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, Deputy Manager, and senior leadership vacancies.

TPBN1_UKTJ