Job Description

Registered Home Manager – Response Services

Brand New 2-Bed Activity-Based Therapeutic Home Opening in Shropshire

Lead, Inspire and Make a Lasting Difference in a Child's Life

At New Reflexions, every child matters.

We are excited to be opening a brand-new 2-bed Response Home in Shropshire and are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and inspiring Registered Home Manager to lead this innovative service from its very beginning.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture, practice, and development of a new therapeutic home designed to provide responsive, short-term residential support for children and young people who have experienced trauma, adversity, and disruption in their lives.

If you are a passionate childcare leader who thrives on delivering exceptional outcomes and building high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: Up to £56,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Location: Shropshire

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About New Reflexions

New Reflexions provides specialist care, education, and therapeutic services for children and young people who have experienced trauma, emotional distress, and complex life experiences.

Our Response Services are designed to provide safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environments where children can receive immediate support, build resilience, and begin to make positive changes in their lives.

Working alongside experienced residential staff, education professionals, and clinical teams, we are committed to helping every young person achieve their potential and experience positive, meaningful relationships.

The Role

As the Registered Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of our new 2-bed Response Home.

You will play a key role in establishing a warm, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported. You will lead a dedicated team, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and therapeutic practice are consistently maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and inspiring a residential team to deliver outstanding care and support.
• Creating a positive, child-centred culture focused on achieving excellent outcomes.
• Adherence to Adventure Activities Licencing Authority (AALA) requirements.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and company policies.
• Working closely with internal therapists, education teams, social workers, and external professionals.
• Supporting children who may be experiencing crisis, transition, or uncertainty.
• Overseeing care planning, risk management, and safeguarding practices.
• Managing staffing, recruitment, supervision, training, and performance.
• Monitoring quality assurance processes and driving continuous improvement.
• Promoting activity-based and therapeutic interventions that help young people build confidence, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.
• Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity to help establish a brand-new service and shape its future success.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an experienced, resilient, and child-focused leader who is passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people.

You will be:

• An inspirational and supportive leader.
• Committed to delivering outstanding levels of care.
• Able to create positive, stable environments for children with complex needs.
• Confident in managing challenging situations with professionalism and compassion.
• Highly organised with strong communication and decision-making skills.
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete if working towards).
• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager professional within children's residential services.
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience managing or supervising residential childcare teams.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence.
• Access to your own transport.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.

Desirable

• Previous experience of opening, developing, or improving children's residential services.
• Experience working within therapeutic or trauma-informed environments.
• Positive experience of Ofsted inspections and quality assurance processes.

What We Offer

Training & Development

• Fully paid induction programme.
• Ongoing leadership and management development.
• Clear progression pathways within New Reflexions.

Benefits

• Salary up to £56,000 per annum.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• All our homes and schools rated GOOD or OUTSTANDING by Ofsted
• Employee Assistance Programme including counselling support.
• Access to five company holiday homes across the UK.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer-a-Friend Scheme (£500 per referral and £1,000 for qualified referrals).
• Fully funded DBS and compliance checks.

Why Join Us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new therapeutic Response Home and help shape its future from day one.

You will have the opportunity to build a strong team, create a positive culture, and directly influence the lives of children and young people when they need support the most.

At New Reflexions, we don't just offer jobs—we offer meaningful careers where your leadership can create lasting change and brighter futures.

Ready to Lead Something Special?

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, developing teams, and creating positive outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Join New Reflexions and help build brighter futures for children and young people.

New Reflexions Care Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, barred list checks, and satisfactory employment references.