Registered Manager - Children's Home

Centauri Care is appointing an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager for TriStar House, our Ofsted “Good” rated 3-bed children's SEMH home in Nuneaton.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a values-led children's residential manager who wants to build a strong professional foundation, lead a small team and help the home move confidently towards strong Ofsted outcomes.

About Centauri Care

Centauri Care is an independent children's care provider. Our objective is to make sincere and positive changes to young people's lives through happy, supportive and nurturing placements. Our ethos is Be Empowered, Be Happy, Be You.

The role

As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day running of the home, including safeguarding, staff leadership, quality assurance, placement planning, regulatory compliance, Ofsted readiness, partnership working and service development.

- Lead and inspire the staff team

- Embed the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

- Maintain strong safeguarding, risk and governance systems

- Ensure each young person's care plan is delivered effectively

- Prepare and maintain Ofsted-ready evidence

- Oversee supervision, training, induction, rotas and performance

- Work constructively with families, professionals, commissioners and stakeholders

- Drive continuous improvement, Regulation 45 reporting and effective response to Regulation 44 findings

About you

- Current or previous Ofsted Registered Manager experience in a children's residential home

- Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SSCIF

- Experience with SEMH / EBD needs

- Evidence of achieving or contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services, or equivalent / willingness to work towards

- At least 2 years' experience working with children within the last 5 years and at least 1 year at management level

- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

- Ability to be within commuting distance of Nuneaton

Package and benefits

- Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

- £3,000 performance bonus, subject to terms

- Loyalty bonus and referral bonus scheme

- Generous annual leave entitlement

- Regular salary reviews

- Professional training and development

- Comprehensive induction

- Therapeutic training and consultation

- Open-minded, supportive senior management team

- Free DBS check

- On-site parking

- Free meals on shift

- Wellbeing support

Safeguarding

Centauri Care is committed to safeguarding children and young people. Appointment is subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and safer recruitment checks.

To apply

Please send your CV or request a confidential conversation via ***email_hidden***