Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (Ofsted) Exeter
Salary up to £55,000 + performance-related enhancements

We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead our brand-new, 4-bed luxury children’s home in Exeter, our 5th home is the area. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role from day one, shaping the service, building the team, and most importantly, creating an exceptional home for our young people.

The home will support four young people with learning disabilities and/or autism, and we are seeking a leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care and breaking down the barriers young disabled people too often face.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the full setup, registration and development of a new children’s home
• Create a strong, values-led culture that places young people at the heart of everything
• Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing care team
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Champion the voice, rights and aspirations of each young person
• Work closely with a supportive senior team with extensive experience in children’s residential and social care

About You

You will:

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care / Children & Young People
• Have proven experience managing or leading within children’s residential care
• Have experience supporting young people with learning disabilities and/or autism
• Be confident in setting standards, leading by example, and embedding best practice
• Bring energy, compassion and a genuine zest for breaking down barriers
• Share strong values and a belief that young people deserve the best life possible

What We Offer

• Salary of up to £55,000, plus performance-related enhancements
• The rare opportunity to build a home from the ground up
• A positive, supportive working environment
• Leadership support from a team with a substantial background in children’s residential care
• The chance to make a real, lasting difference to young people’s lives

If you’re a Registered Manager who wants more than “just a job” and are excited by the opportunity to create something truly special, we’d love to hear from you.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person