Registered Manager, Children's Residential, LD

Sgscare; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee recognition initiatives

Job summary

Sgscare is looking for a Registered Manager for a new children's residential service in Pudsey. The role offers the chance to lead a five-bed home, providing high-quality, person-centred care for young people with Learning Disabilities.

You will work with experienced leadership, receive strong support during registration, and have opportunities for career progression. Benefits include a salary of up to £65,000, a pension scheme, 28 days of annual leave, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead a new service from registration through successful operation.
• Deliver safe, person-centred care to children with Learning Disabilities.
• Establish a positive staff culture.

Skills

Leadership and Management

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Communication

Organisational skills

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential (Learning Disabilities)

Location: Pudsey, Leeds (LS28)

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum

Working Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Home (New Provision)

Number of Beds: 5-bed home (opening initially as a solo service, and the home may stay as solo should they admit a high acuity 3:1 + young person)

Service Users: Young People (7–17) with Learning Disabilities (LD)

Qualifications Required:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) preferred.
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare is essential

Experience Required: Minimum 12 months' experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home. Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (LD) is essential.

The Home

This is a brand-new children's home that will initially operate as a solo provision before gradually increasing occupancy where appropriate. Although the property is registered as a five-bed home, occupancy will always be determined by the individual needs, risks, and staffing requirements of the young people living there.

The service will provide specialist residential care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities, with a strong emphasis on delivering safe, person-centred care.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager who can confidently lead a new service from registration through to successful operation.

You will have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and compliance.
• The confidence to establish a new service and develop a positive staff culture.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A child-centred approach with high expectations for quality of care.
• A full UK driving licence.

Previous experience completing SC1/SC2 applications is not required, as support will be provided throughout the registration process.

Who You Will Be Working For

Our client is an established provider within children's residential care, continuing to invest in high-quality Learning Disability services across the UK.

They pride themselves on providing strong operational support, experienced senior leadership and the resources required to help managers build successful homes.

Why This Home & Company

• Opportunity to open and shape a brand-new service.
• Registered as a five-bed home with occupancy tailored to individual needs.
• Strong Responsible Individual and senior leadership support.
• Opportunity to develop and grow the service over time.
• Long-term career progression within an expanding organisation.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Support throughout Ofsted inspections and registration
• Employee recognition initiatives

Sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a new Learning Disabilities service with the backing of an experienced leadership team, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, contact:

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