Registered Manager – Children's Residential (Learning Disabilities)

Location: Little Hulton, Manchester (M38)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week (Monday – Friday)
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Home (New Provision)
Number of Beds: 5-bed home (opening initially as a solo service)
Service Users: Young People (7–17) with Learning Disabilities (LD)

Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) preferred. Strong Level 3 candidates willing to complete Level 5 may also be considered.

Experience Required: Minimum 12 months' experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home. Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (LD) is essential.

The Home

Location: Little Hulton, Manchester (M38)

This newly developed children's home will initially open as a solo service before increasing occupancy where appropriate. While the home is registered for up to five young people, occupancy will always reflect the complexity of the young person's needs and the required staffing ratios.

The service is designed to provide high-quality residential care for children and young people with Learning Disabilities within a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and excited by the opportunity to establish a new home.

You will have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.


• Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities.


• Excellent understanding of Ofsted standards and safeguarding.


• The ability to recruit, develop and lead a successful team.


• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.


• A child-focused approach with high professional standards.


• A full UK driving licence.

Previous experience completing SC1/SC2 applications is not required, as full support will be provided during the registration process.

Who You Will Be Working For

Our client is a growing provider of specialist children's residential services with an excellent reputation for supporting both young people and their management teams.

They offer experienced operational leadership, clear governance and genuine opportunities for career development.

Why This Home & Company

• Lead a brand-new Learning Disabilities service from the outset.


• Strong Responsible Individual and senior operational support.


• Opportunity to build your own team and shape the culture of the home.


• Long-term career progression within a growing provider.

Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000


• Pension scheme


• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays


• Ongoing training and development


• Full support through Ofsted registration and inspections


• Employee recognition initiatives

Sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to take the lead in opening a new Learning Disabilities service and want the support of an experienced organisation behind you, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information or to arrange a confidential discussion, contact:

[email protected]