Registered Children's Home Manager
Bradford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
£50000 - £70000 per annum
Expiry date:23 Jun 2026
Start date:25 Mar 2026
Children’s Homes
EBD
Registered Manager (Commissioning / Setup) – Children’s Residential Care
📍 Bradford, West Yorkshire
💷 £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE) Ofsted Registration Bonus
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
🚀 Full salary paid from Day 1 of setup
We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead the commissioning and setup of a brand-new children’s residential home in Bradford. This is a rare opportunity to build a service from the ground up, with full autonomy to shape the culture, recruit your team, and establish high standards from day one.
You will not be stepping into an existing service — you will be instrumental in creating a high-quality, compliant, and child-focused environment before the first young person arrives.
The Role
As Registered Manager (Commissioning), you will:
Post-Registration, you will:
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
What’s on Offer
📩 Email your CV to: oliver@healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk
📞 Call: 020 3854 0307 for a confidential discussion
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
📍 Bradford, West Yorkshire
💷 £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE) Ofsted Registration Bonus
🕒 Full-time | Permanent
🚀 Full salary paid from Day 1 of setup
We are recruiting for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead the commissioning and setup of a brand-new children’s residential home in Bradford. This is a rare opportunity to build a service from the ground up, with full autonomy to shape the culture, recruit your team, and establish high standards from day one.
You will not be stepping into an existing service — you will be instrumental in creating a high-quality, compliant, and child-focused environment before the first young person arrives.
The Role
As Registered Manager (Commissioning), you will:
- Lead the Ofsted registration process, including SC1/SC2 applications and Fit Person interview
- Develop and implement the Statement of Purpose, safeguarding policies, and risk assessments
- Work closely with Directors to ensure the home meets regulatory and health & safety standards
- Recruit, onboard, and develop your Deputy Manager and full staff team
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and external partners
Post-Registration, you will:
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the children’s home
- Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Lead, supervise, and develop your staff team
- Drive high-quality, therapeutic care and positive outcomes for young people
- Work towards achieving an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- At least 2 years’ experience in a senior role (Deputy or Registered Manager) within a children’s residential home in the last 5 years
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children’s legislation, and safeguarding frameworks
- A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
- Experience or confidence in commissioning or setting up services (highly desirable)
- A Full UK Driving Licence
What’s on Offer
- Salary £50,000 – £70,000 per annum (DOE)
- Ofsted registration bonus
- Full salary paid during the setup and commissioning phase
- Complete autonomy to build and shape your own service
- Dedicated startup budget to equip the home
- 33 days annual leave
📩 Email your CV to: oliver@healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk
📞 Call: 020 3854 0307 for a confidential discussion
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
