Children's Home Registered Manager

Are you a Life Changer? Do you want to lean in and transform the life of a child?

Compass Community puts children first through our therapeutic, innovative approach. Integrity, Courage and Care shape how we work. We listen deeply, challenge each other and fix what needs fixing, together.

This is the work. And we'd like you to be part of it.

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to create a warm, safe and inspiring home where children can truly flourish.

This is a unique opportunity to lead your own team, shaping a culture of care, guidance and support so that every child feels valued, confident and empowered. With your leadership, children will experience outstanding care, positive role models and a place they can call home.

At a Glance

• Location: Tadworth
• Home Type: Assessing & Healing Complex Trauma
• Home Size: 6 bed
• Salary: £54,195 - £56,768
• Bonus: Up to £18,000 (paid quarterly)

A Unique Opportunity

This role offers the rare chance to open a brand-new children's home.

As Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role from the very beginning-shaping the vision, culture and foundations of a home designed to deliver exceptional, child-centred care.

You'll be supported at every stage, from registration through to opening, working with experienced central teams to ensure the home is fully compliant, well-resourced and ready from day one. From building your team to embedding therapeutic practice and preparing for Ofsted, this is your opportunity to create something meaningful and lasting.

For an ambitious, values-driven leader, this is a chance to leave a genuine legacy.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5 years' experience in residential childcare
• At least 2 years' experience managing/supervising staff
• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People's Workforce
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Proven track record of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted ratings

What Makes Compass Different?

We're not just offering a role - we're providing a fully supported network to help you succeed:

• Centralised compliance support for regulatory confidence
• Dedicated placements and referrals team to support occupancy
• Inbound recruitment and talent acquisition teams to reduce admin
• In-house psychologists and education services
• Therapeutic, child-centred approach
• Beautiful, well-resourced homes with child-focused budgets
• Member of the Community of Communities

Why Work With Us?

• Competitive salary + performance-related bonuses
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• 224 hours annual leave (rising to 248 with service)
• Additional leave for birthday, wellbeing and festive time
• Full support through Ofsted inspections
• Ongoing professional development (including Level 7 & therapeutic training)
• Team engagement events, including away days and house holidays
• MediCash health plan (dental, optical, physio & more)
• Group life assurance (3x annual salary after probation)

At Compass, we don't just offer jobs-we offer careers where your work truly makes a difference. You'll be part of a supportive, child-centred organisation that values your leadership, invests in your growth, and empowers you to change lives.