Ofsted Registered Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead a new therapeutic children's home in Rotherham. This unique role offers significant autonomy to shape the home's culture and operations, ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people aged 12-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. With excellent progression prospects and a commitment to staff development, this position is ideal for an ambitious leader eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Join a values-driven provider dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for both staff and young people.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions

Cycle to Work Scheme

24/7 GP access

Free counselling services

Support for Level 5 and Level 7 qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Veteran-friendly policies

Guaranteed interviews for service personnel

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and high operational standards.
• Lead a dedicated care team to deliver exceptional support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship Building

Trauma-informed Care

Safeguarding Procedures

Ofsted Regulations

Team Management

Flexibility

Education

Level 5 Qualification in Leadership and Management

Level 7 Qualification (optional)

Job description

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Position : Registered Manager
Location : Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Salary : Up to £60,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits


About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group, a leading specialist in recruitment for children's residential homes, is thrilled to represent our client in their search for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed therapeutic children's home in Rotherham. This is a unique opportunity to join a values-driven provider at the foundational stage of a new service, dedicated to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people aged 12-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). With significant autonomy to shape the home's culture and operations, you will play a pivotal role in its development and future success, supported by an experienced Responsible Individual. With plans for further expansion, this role offers excellent progression prospects for a passionate and ambitious leader.

Key Responsibilities

Take full operational responsibility for the home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and achieving high standards.

Lead and develop a dedicated care team to deliver exceptional, child-centred, trauma-informed support.

Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, external stakeholders, and clinical professionals.

Oversee care planning, safeguarding, and risk management processes to ensure the safety and well-being of young people.

Contribute to the therapeutic ethos of the service, working alongside a clinician to integrate therapeutic input into care delivery.

Drive service development, fostering a positive and inclusive culture from the ground up.

Support the home's registration process and prepare for Ofsted inspections.

Candidate Requirements

Essential : Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager ready to step up in a children's residential setting.

Essential : Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, children's residential regulations, and safeguarding procedures.

Essential : Commitment to trauma-informed, therapeutic care for young people with EBD.

Passionate about building and leading a high-performing team and establishing a positive culture.

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to engage with young people, staff, and external partners.

Proactive, autonomous, and driven to achieve outstanding outcomes for children.

Essential : Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Flexibility to undertake on-call duties as required.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of up to £60,000 (dependent on experience).

Weekly CPD sessions and access to a well-established training provider.

Support for senior staff to achieve Level 5 qualifications, with Level 7 qualifications available for further development.

Cycle to Work Scheme.

24/7 GP access and free counselling services.

Generous opportunities to influence the development of future homes within the organisation.

Significant autonomy to shape the home's culture and operations.

Support from an experienced Responsible Individual with a strong background in children's residential services.

Opportunity to lead a therapeutic service with integrated clinical input and monthly outdoor education days for children.

Career progression prospects within an ambitious provider with plans for expansion.

Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, offering veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and guaranteed interviews for service personnel meeting role criteria.

About the Role
This role is based at a newly established 3-bed children's home in Rotherham, designed to support young people aged 12-17 with EBD. Initially accommodating two children, with a maximum capacity of three, the home will deliver trauma-informed care with integrated therapeutic input from a dedicated clinician. The service includes monthly outdoor education days, with scope for expansion based on individual needs and local authority input. The home is ready for Ofsted registration, awaiting the appointment of a Registered Manager, and is led by a provider committed to research, youth services, and therapeutic excellence.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.