Registered Manager EBD & LD

Leaders In Care Recruitment; Chester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new home

Bonus potential

Job summary

Leaders In Care Recruitment is partnering with a provider preparing to open a second children’s home in Crewe. This refurbished 3-bed service will support children and young people with EBD and LD, and the Registered Manager will lead the opening and registration process.

You will build and develop the team, oversee safeguarding and Ofsted readiness, and drive a culture of outstanding care from day one, within a supportive provider framework.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Proven track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the registration process and prepare the home for opening.
• Develop and manage a dedicated staff team.
• Ensure outstanding care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Drive the service to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Safeguarding

Team development

Job description

Salary: 50,000 – 65,000 + Bonus | Potential to Earn 80,000+ | Brand-New 3-Bed Home | EBD & LD | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Registered Manager with a strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings?

Leaders In Care are working with a provider who are preparing to open their second children’s home in Crewe. The home is a fully refurbished, high-quality 3-bed service supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD) and is ready to begin the registration process.

The missing piece is an experienced and capable Registered Manager who can take ownership of the service, lead the registration process and establish a high-performing home from day one.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will have genuine autonomy and responsibility for the successful development and operation of the home. You will be supported by an established provider but will have the opportunity to shape the culture, team and quality of care from the outset.

• Leading the registration process and preparing the home for opening
• Managing and developing a dedicated staff team
• Ensuring children receive outstanding care, support and safeguarding
• Maintaining strong regulatory and Ofsted compliance
• Developing a positive and nurturing culture within the home
• Managing the home's operational and quality standards
• Building strong relationships with children, families and professionals
• Preparing the service to achieve a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

About You

• Significant experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, children's homes regulations and quality standards
• Experience supporting children with EBD and/or LD
• The leadership skills to build and develop a strong team
• The confidence and competence to lead a new service through registration
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Ideally, you will be based locally to Crewe or within a reasonable commuting distance

What's on Offer?

50,000 – 65,000 salary, dependent on experience and previous Ofsted ratings

• Potential to earn 80,000+ through bonuses
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new, fully refurbished 3-bed children's home
• Genuine autonomy to shape the service from the beginning
• Strong support from an established provider
• Opportunity to build a service capable of achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating
• A long-term opportunity with a growing provider

This is an ASAP requirement, so if you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to take ownership of a new service and make your mark, we'd love to hear from you.