Registered Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager
Lead with Heart in Dewsbury! Transform Lives at Our Ofsted-Rated 'Good' Home

We're seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to nurture the service, where children with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs discover joy, safety and belonging. This is your chance to build a team that turns disabilities into possibilities through Makaton, Smartbox devices and inspirational outside-the-box thinking.

£50,000-£55,000 per annum + £15k potential bonuses
(£5k on registration | £5k at 12 months | £5k annual performance bonus)

Your Impact:
Champion non-verbal communication: Lead a home where picture boards, Makaton and Smartbox unlock potential

Sustain excellence: Maintain our Ofsted 'Good' rating while innovating care for children with autism, epilepsy and complex behaviours

Build dream teams: Recruit and mentor staff who celebrate every small victory

Create community connections: Ensure children enjoy local events, celebrations and fundraising

Balance compassion & compliance: Master Quality Standards, SCCIF and safeguarding with heart

Your Toolkit:
2+ years in children's residential care (1+ year supervising teams)

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care (Level 5 preferred/enrolling within 6 months)

Complex needs expertise: Experience with non-verbal communication, autism and challenging behaviours

Full UK manual driving licence (for community inclusion)

Why You'll Love the role:
Bonuses: £10k in guaranteed bonuses + £5k annual performance bonus

Work-life balance: Predictable on-call vs. crisis-driven rotas

Growth: Funded Level 5 Diploma + leadership training from our in-house Academy

Wellbeing first: Free counselling, team reward days, and long-service awards

Legacy: Join Europe's largest specialist provider with unrivalled career paths

"Here, disabilities aren't barriers, they're invitations to innovate."

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