Registered Manager - Eating Disorders, Leeds

NHS; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Leeds is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a residential home dedicated to young people with eating disorders. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and lead a team in providing high-quality care. Competitive salary and excellent development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Additional day off for birthday

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced company pension

Paid time off for fertility treatment

Life Assurance

Healthcare CashPlan

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite parking

Paid Training and DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working within residential services.
• 2 years previous experience as a Residential/Registered Manager or equivalent.
• Managing an eating disorder service or working in an eating disorder environment.
• Minimum of 12 months recent management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team for a residential home for young people with eating disorders.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and conduct audits.
• Oversee medication management and care plans.
• Implement structured meal and snack support programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Leadership skills

Education

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification

Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care

Job description

Registered Manager - Eating Disorders, Leeds

£39741 - £50115 per annum dependent on experience and qualifications

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Main duties of the job

Essential requirements of a Registered Manager

• Full, clean, UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes

Previous experience in working within a residential home

Previous experience of managing an eating disorder service or working in an eating disorder environment.

2 years recent experience working as a CQC or Ofsted Residential/Registered Manager

Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification and be able to demonstrate a commitment towards continued professional development

Have excellent understanding of mental health and the issues young people face

Experience controlling and managing budgets

Skills in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff

Previous experience in writing detailed reports

Desirable Criteria of a Registered Manager

Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care

About us

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties.

Company Benefits

• An additional day off each year for your birthday.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• Enhanced company pension.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Paid time off for fertility treatment.
• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits including discounted gym memberships, online shopping discounts.
• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
• Free eye tests and various other benefits.
• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
• Long service awards.
• Social events including a Christmas party.
• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
• Free onsite parking.

Job responsibilities

At Care in Mind our homes are always a hub of activity and energy where the young people can feel safe, and our staff enjoy coming to work.

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 56 bed residential home dedicated to young people with eating disorders. This is a pivotal role requiring clinical insight, strong leadership, and a commitment to evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Operational Management

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of a 5 - 6 bed residential home for young people with complex mental health needs and challenging behaviours.
• Lead safeguarding within the service, ensuring accurate record-keeping and adherence to company policy.
• Maintain CQC registration and lead inspections, ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and related legislation.
• Empower staff to meet the holistic needs of young people physical, social, psychological, intellectual, and spiritual while managing incidents effectively and providing post-incident debriefs.
• Ensure effective communication with external professionals (GPs, CCG, community mental health services) and internal clinical teams.
• Oversee medication management, ensuring plans are accurate, understood, and followed by all staff.
• Drive recruitment of skilled and suitable employees to maintain a high-performing team.

2. Eating Disorder Care Leadership

• You will lead the implementation of structured meal and snack support programs, ensuring therapeutic prompts and exposure strategies are applied safely and consistently.
• Oversight includes monitoring physical health indicators such as weight, BMI, blood pressure, and ECGs in strict alignment with NICE guidelines.
• A key aspect is guiding staff to challenge eating disorder behaviours (e.g., food restriction, purging, avoidance) using evidence-based approaches like positive reinforcement and Safewards principles.

3. Clinical Collaboration

• Act as the central link between multidisciplinary professionalspsychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, and clinical nurse specialiststo ensure care plans are integrated and holistic.
• Facilitate weekly dietetic reviews and psychoeducation sessions to support recovery and empower young people with knowledge about their condition.

4. Compliance & Governance

• Maintain compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and all statutory requirements.
• Implement rigorous audits for care plans, risk management strategies, and physical health monitoring to uphold quality and safety.
• Provide clear leadership and supervision to the residential team fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
• Deliver specialist training in eating disorder management and ensure staffing levels and rota’s are effectively planned.

You will work over a 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday whilst supporting an On Call Rota alongside other Registered Managers. The job is highly rewarding and an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager to develop their career further.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care

Experience

• Experience in working within residential services.
• 2 years previous experience working as a Residential/Registered Manager or equivalent role (Band 7 Nurse)
• Previous experience of managing an eating disorder service or working in an eating disorder environment
• Minimum of 12 months recent management experience.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organise own workload effectively and to work independently
• Excellent understanding of mental health and the issues young people face
• To have a good understanding of Health and Social Care.
• Ability to control and manage budgets
• Skills in the recruitment, selection and retention of staff.
• To have a full clean driving license and access to a car for work purposes
• Experience with working the CQC or Ofsted
• Previous experience in conducting disciplinary investigations and fact finds

Other

• Willingness to work towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
• The ability to lead and manage a staff team to achieve highest possible standards for the service, staff and young people.
• The ability to work collaboratively with a wider multi-disciplinary team (both internal and external)
• Professional, confident and warm personality.
• Committed to a structured approach to training and development of staff.
• Ability to work shifts and work on a on call rota out of hours
• Previous experience of leading and managing a staff team to achieve highest possible standards for the service, staff and young people.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage challenging situations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.