Here at Compass, we are seeking a Registered Manager who is dedicated to creating a warm, safe and inspiring environment where children can flourish. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation and make a lasting, positive impact on children’s lives.
You will have the chance 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, the team will ensure that the children living within the home have outstanding care, great role models and a safe place to call home.
Alongside a competitive base salary, you can earn up to £16,000 in annual bonuses, paid quarterly, based on home occupancy, achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings, and staff retention, rewarding your dedication to excellence in care.
A unique opportunity to open a new children’s home!
This role offers a rare and rewarding opportunity to lead the opening of 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 outstanding, child-centred care.
You will be supported through every stage of the registration and opening process, working closely with our experienced central teams to ensure the home is fully compliant, well-resourced, and ready to provide safe, nurturing care from day one. From recruiting and developing your team, to embedding therapeutic practice and preparing for Ofsted registration, this is a chance to build something meaningful and lasting.
For an ambitious and values-driven Registered Manager, this role offers the opportunity to leave a genuine legacy, creating a home where children can thrive, staff feel supported, and quality care is the standard from the outset.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
- At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
- Has their NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce.
- Has their Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
- Has achieved a “Good” or “Outstanding” grade within recent Ofsted Inspections.
What makes Compass different?
Compass Community isn’t just a place to work – It’s a fully supported network designed to help you succeed as a Registered Manager and to work towards the best possible outcomes for our children and young people:
- Centralised compliance teams to support in ensuring your home meets regulatory requirements with confidence.
- Placements and referrals team helping you manage and grow occupancy efficiently.
- Inbound recruitment team to handle enquiries and applications, reducing administrative load.
- Talent acquisition team to help you find and hire the perfect candidates to join your home.
- Dedicated support services including in-house psychologists and a dedicated education service.
- Therapeutic, child-centred approach with direct work supporting children’s development.
- Beautifully maintained homes with child-centred budgets.
- A member of Community of Communities.
- An organisation committed to diversity, inclusion and professional growth, with frameworks like REACH and GRACE embedded in daily practice.
Why work for Compass?
- Competitive salary with a range of performance-related bonuses.
- Up to £5,000 relocation package for those relocating to take on this role.
- 224 hours holiday gradually increasing to 248 after 4 years of working with us.
- Additional 3.5 days of leave for your birthday, health and wellbeing, voluntary day and half day for festive celebrations.
- Comprehensive support through your Ofsted inspections.
- Professional development opportunities, including Level 7 and therapeutic training qualifications.
- Team Engagement and wellbeing activities, including engagement days, team-building events, and house holidays.
- MediCash benefits offering cashback for medical and wellbeing appointments such as dental, optical, physiotherapy and more.
- Group life assurance scheme: Upon successful completion of probation, your designated beneficiary receives three times your annual salary should you die whilst employed at Compass.
At Compass, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer a career where your work truly makes a difference. Join us, and you’ll be part of a supportive, child-centred organisation that values your leadership, invests in your growth, and gives you the tools to make a lasting impact on children’s lives.
The successful applicants will be appointed subject to references and enhanced DBS check.
Compass is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We have excellent internal frameworks including REACH and GRACE which all contribute towards your day-to-day job role