Registered Manager in Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire

Connective Careers is recruiting for a Registered Manager in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire.

Pay: £60,000–£70,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Hours and shift patterns: To be discussed.

About the role
Lead the opening and day-to-day management of a new children's residential home supporting emotional and behavioural needs. You will help put the team, care systems and operating standards in place, then lead the home as it welcomes and supports young people.

Key responsibilities
- Lead operational readiness, contribute to registration preparation and establish safe systems before the home opens.
- Recruit, induct, supervise and develop a staff team with consistent child-centred practice.
- Oversee care planning, placement readiness, risk assessments and safeguarding arrangements.
- Build effective working relationships with social workers, families, education and health professionals.
- Maintain quality assurance, accurate records and inspection readiness as the service develops.

Essential requirements
- Normally at least two years of residential childcare experience within the last five years, including at least one year supervising or managing staff.
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, an equivalent qualification, or active progress towards it.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children's home practice, care planning and Ofsted expectations.
- Confident leadership, clear written records and the ability to make calm, accountable decisions.

Preferred
- A full driving licence is preferred.
- Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs and using trauma-informed approaches.
- Experience opening a new home or supporting a registration process.

How to apply
Apply with your CV, outlining your relevant experience, qualifications and availability.
Appointment is subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, satisfactory references and verification of the right to work in the UK.