Registered Manager - Eating Disorders, Leeds | Care in Mind

Care In Mind; Leeds; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Leeds is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a residential home for young people with complex mental health needs. The role involves managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and implementing therapeutic programs for eating disorders. Candidates should have relevant management qualifications and experience. This full-time position offers an annual salary between £39,741 and £50,115, with additional benefits including 30 days holiday and enhanced company sick pay.

Benefits

Minimum 30 days holiday

Enhanced company sick pay

Healthcare CashPlan

Free eye tests

Qualifications

• Past experience working in a residential home is essential.
• Must demonstrate commitment towards continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for day-to-day running of a residential home for young people.
• Lead safeguarding and ensure CQC registration compliance.
• Oversee medication management and recruitment of staff.

Skills

Full, clean UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle

Experience managing an eating disorder service

2 years experience as a CQC or Ofsted Registered Manager

Excellent understanding of mental health

Budget management skills

Education

Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification

Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care

Job description

Registered Manager – Young People

Location: Moortown, Leeds

Salary: £39,741 – £50,115 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week

Essential Requirements

• Full, clean UK Driving Licence & access to a vehicle for work purposes
• Previous experience working within a residential home
• Previous experience managing an eating disorder service or working in an eating disorder environment
• 2 years recent experience working as a CQC or Ofsted Registered Manager
• Must hold the Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3 qualification and demonstrate a commitment towards continued professional development
• Excellent understanding of mental health and the issues young people face
• Experience controlling and managing budgets
• Skills in recruitment, selection and retention of staff
• Previous experience writing detailed reports

Desirable Criteria

• Level 5 qualification in management or health and social care

Company Benefits

• Minimum 30 days holiday
• One 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 and online shopping discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme / 24‑hour Counselling Service
• Free eye tests
• 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
• Mindful & Disability Confident Employer
• Supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
• 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

About Care in Mind

Care in Mind provides residential services for young people aged 16–30. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with self‑harm, behaviour, and emotional difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Operational Management
   
   1. 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.
   2. Lead safeguarding within the service, ensuring accurate record‑keeping and adherence to company policy.
   3. Maintain CQC registration and lead inspections, ensuring compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and related legislation.
   4. 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.
   5. Ensure effective communication with external professionals (GPs, CCG, community mental health services) and internal clinical teams.
   6. Oversee medication management, ensuring plans are accurate, understood, and followed by all staff.
   7. Drive recruitment of skilled and suitable employees to maintain a high‑performing team.
2. Eating Disorder Care Leadership
   
   1. Lead the implementation of structured meal and snack support programmes, ensuring therapeutic prompts and exposure strategies are applied safely and consistently.
   2. Oversee monitoring of physical health indicators such as weight, BMI, blood pressure, and ECGs in strict alignment with NICE guidelines.
   3. Guide staff to challenge eating disorder behaviours (food restriction, purging, avoidance) using evidence‑based approaches such as positive reinforcement and Safewards principles.
3. Clinical Collaboration
   
   1. Act as the central link between multidisciplinary professionals—psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, and clinical nurse specialists—to ensure care plans are integrated and holistic.
   2. Facilitate weekly dietetic reviews and psycho‑education sessions to support recovery and empower young people with knowledge about their condition.
4. Compliance & Governance
   
   1. Maintain compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards and all statutory requirements, ensuring the home meets regulatory expectations.
   2. Implement rigorous audits for care plans, risk management strategies, and physical health monitoring to uphold quality and safety.
5. Leadership & Development
   
   1. Provide clear leadership and supervision to the residential team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous learning.
   2. Deliver specialist training in eating disorder management and ensure staffing levels are safe and rotas are effectively planned.

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

This advert closes on Sunday 16 November 2025.