Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Company: Centauri Care
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Location: Nuneaton
Job Description:

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.

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.

You will be expected to:

  • 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

You will ideally have:

  • 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
  • Therapeutic training and consultation
  • Open-minded, supportive senior management team
  • Free DBS check
  • On-site parking
  • Free meals on shift

Safeguarding

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

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Posted: June 21st, 2026