Registered Manager | Children's Residential Home (EBD/SEND)

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Brand-new home

Job summary

Care First UK Recruitment is partnering with a confidential client to recruit an exceptional Registered Manager for a brand-new, purpose-built Children’s Residential Home in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire. The role will lead the home from the ground up, shaping culture, building a high-performing team and delivering outstanding outcomes for children with EBD and SEND.

The successful candidate will launch the home, ensure Ofsted compliance, recruit and develop a multidisciplinary team, oversee

Qualifications

• Extensive experience managing a children's residential home or specialist residential service supporting children with EBD, SEND or complex needs.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and child protection standards.
• Proven track record of managing Ofsted-regulated services with good/outstanding outcomes.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and quality assurance systems within children's social care.
• Strong leadership skills including recruiting, developing and managing a full residential care team.
• Established professional relationships with Local Authorities, Children's Services and commissioning teams.
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy, referrals and the commercial performance of a residential service.
• Ability to lead a new service through its setup and development, establishing high standards from day one.

Responsibilities

• Launch and establish the home, ensuring safe, therapeutic and child-centred care.
• Lead Ofsted compliance with policies, procedures and operational systems.
• Recruit, train, develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee day-to-day running, safeguarding and high standards of care.
• Drive continuous improvement and regulatory performance toward Good/Outstanding.
• Build partnerships with Local Authorities and Children’s Services.
• Manage budgets and financial performance to ensure sustainability.
• Develop the service's strategic development and reputation.

Skills

Children's home management

Ofsted regulations

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Care First UK Recruitment is working in partnership with a confidential client to recruit an exceptional Registered Manager for a brand-new, purpose-built Children's Residential Home in Market Weighton, East Yorkshire.

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and experienced children's social care professional to lead a flagship service from the ground up, helping shape its culture, build a high-performing team and establish a service committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The home is undergoing a premium refurbishment, with completion anticipated within the next three to four months. The purpose-built facility will feature 12 ensuite bedrooms and professionally landscaped gardens, providing a high-quality environment designed to support children and young people with complex Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

With a competitive salary of £60,000–£75,000 and an attractive bonus scheme, this is an excellent opportunity for a proven leader who wants to make a genuine impact while taking ownership of a significant new service.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will take the lead in preparing, launching and managing the home, ensuring the service delivers safe, therapeutic and child-centred care while meeting all relevant regulatory requirements.

• Service Launch and Ofsted Compliance: Lead the establishment of the home, developing and implementing robust policies, procedures and operational systems to meet Ofsted regulatory requirements.
• Team Recruitment and Development: Recruit, train, develop and mentor a multidisciplinary team, creating a positive culture focused on safeguarding, professional development and excellent care.
• Operational Leadership: Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care, effective safeguarding practices and positive therapeutic outcomes for children and young people.
• Quality and Regulatory Performance: Drive continuous improvement, maintain regulatory compliance and work towards achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain strong partnerships with Local Authorities, Children's Services and other relevant professionals to support referrals, placements and long-term collaboration.
• Commercial and Financial Management: Manage budgets, monitor financial performance and ensure the service operates effectively and sustainably.
• Strategic Development: Establish the home's reputation as a high-quality provider of specialist children's residential care.

About You

We are looking for an experienced, commercially aware and passionate Registered Manager who can combine strong operational leadership with a commitment to safeguarding and improving the lives of vulnerable children.

To be successful, you will demonstrate:

• Extensive experience managing a children's residential home or specialist residential service supporting children with EBD, SEND or complex needs.
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, child protection and children's residential care standards.
• A proven track record of managing Ofsted-regulated services, ideally achieving Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes.
• Experience developing policies, procedures and quality assurance systems within children's social care.
• Strong leadership skills, including recruiting, developing and managing a full residential care team.
• Established professional relationships with Local Authorities, Children's Services and commissioning teams.
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy, referrals and the commercial performance of a residential service.
• The ability to lead a new service through its setup and development, establishing high standards from day one.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000–£75,000 annual salary, dependent on experience.
• An attractive bonus scheme.
• The opportunity to lead a brand-new, purpose-built children's residential home.
• The chance to build and shape your own team and establish a positive workplace culture.
• A leadership role with significant responsibility for service development and quality.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children and young people with complex EBD and SEND needs.