Registered Manager - CQC & OFSTED Duel Home 16 - 25 Year Olds

Major SE Healthcare; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a dual-registered service. The role involves providing strong leadership and ensuring compliance with CQC and Ofsted regulations. Candidates should possess a proven background in regulatory frameworks, alongside excellent leadership and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development, making it a rewarding career choice in children's care management.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Supportive senior leadership

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leader within children's residential homes or CQC-regulated services.
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted and/or CQC regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to manage complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care.
• Maintain full regulatory compliance with CQC and/or Ofsted.
• Develop, lead, and support a skilled multidisciplinary staff team.
• Drive continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Risk management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Manager to lead a dual-registered service regulated by both CQC and Ofsted. This is a key leadership role responsible for the safe, compliant, and effective management of a specialist home supporting children and/or young people, with potential overlap into adult care depending on service model.

Candidates must have experience working within CQC-regulated services, Ofsted-regulated children's homes, or both. Applicants with strong experience in either framework will be considered, provided they demonstrate the ability and willingness to manage dual compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, visible leadership across the service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care at all times
• Maintain full regulatory compliance with CQC and/or Ofsted, including preparation for inspections and audits
• Act as the Registered Manager with the relevant regulatory bodies
• Develop, lead, and support a skilled multidisciplinary staff team
• Embed safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance processes
• Ensure robust care planning, placement matching, and outcomes-focused practice
• Manage budgets, occupancy, rotas, and resources effectively
• Lead on recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and staff development
• Build positive relationships with commissioners, families, professionals, and external agencies
• Drive continuous improvement and service development

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or senior leader within:
• A children's residential home (Ofsted) and/or
• A CQC-regulated service
• Strong working knowledge of Ofsted and/or CQC regulatory frameworks
• Demonstrable experience of achieving or working towards Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare or Adult Care), or willingness to complete
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and quality standards
• Ability to manage complex needs and challenging behaviours

Desirable

• Experience managing dual-registered services
• Experience supporting individuals with complex needs, LD, Autism, EBD, or mental health needs
• Track record of service improvement, turnaround, or new service registration

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Supportive senior leadership and organisational backing
• Opportunities for progression and professional development
• The opportunity to shape and lead a high-quality, specialist service

How to Apply

To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your management experience within CQC and/or Ofsted regulated services