Registered Manager

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Referral scheme up to £1,000

Blue Light discounts

Job summary

Agincare seeks an Ofsted Registered Manager for a brand-new Children’s LD residential home in York. You will lead, develop and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, acting as a corporate parent to the children in our care.

You will ensure high-quality care and full regulatory compliance, building a safe, inclusive environment and establishing the service from the ground up. A Level 5 Diploma is required, with extensive residential care leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line with Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours.
• Experience leading Ofsted home inspections; Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the childrens residential home in York.
• Lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Act as corporate parent to the children and ensure their safety and wellbeing.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements and quality standards.
• Shape and embed best practice as the service develops from the outset.

Skills

Leadership & management

Safeguarding knowledge

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Care planning

LD children experience

New services development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent

Job description

Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives. About the Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support., The role of Children's Home Registered Manager at Agincare Children's Services is crucial for the development and leadership of a brand new not-for-profit childrens LD residential home located in York. The manager will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring high-quality care, and maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. The role demands leading, managing, and supporting teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape and embed best practice from the start, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the supported children and young people. The job offers a permanent role with a salary of up to £58,000, with potential bonuses and a referral scheme. The manager will play a key role in establishing the service and fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for both children and staff, supporting those with learning disabilities and complex needs.

We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives. About the Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements. This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding,Ofstedregulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.
• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line withChildrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours.
• Experience leading Ofsted home inspections., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent; Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role; In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services; Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line with Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards; Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours; Experience leading Ofsted home inspections; Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.
• Agincare is a well-established, rapidly growing, family-owned care provider celebrating 40 years of service, employing more than 5,500 team members across the UK. With a focus on providing high-quality care across various services, Agincare manages care and nursing homes, home care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, Agincare is committed to supporting care leavers with guaranteed interviews and informal career conversations, alongside offering support to the Armed Forces community through guaranteed interviews for service leavers. The organisation fosters teams that reflect the diversity of the communities served, with equal opportunity being a foundational value. Agincare Children's Services are regulated by Ofsted, ensuring adherence to high standards of care and support for children and young people., Agincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.

Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. As a signatory of the Care Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community. All of our Adult care services are regulated by theCare Quality Commission, and Childrens services are regulated by Ofsted. Please note:This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards. We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.

Desirable

• Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus
• A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000.
• Career development opportunities.
• A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme.