Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities Children's Home

Registered
Manager – Learning Disabilities Children’s Homes

Lead with purpose. Inspire excellence.
Transform young lives — and your own career.

At Progressive Care, we don’t just offer jobs
— we offer leadership careers with purpose, progression, and real impact.

For over 25 years, we’ve been a trusted leader
in social care, committed to helping children and young people thrive. As we
continue through an exciting period of growth and expansion, we’re creating new
opportunities for experienced leaders to shape services and grow with us.

Our growth is about more than numbers — it’s
about developing strong, capable leaders who can inspire teams and deliver
outstanding care. With new homes, evolving services, and clear progression
pathways, there has never been a better time to join us.

We’re looking for confident, passionate
leaders ready to make a lasting difference and drive high standards across our
services.

Why Join
Progressive Care?

You’ll be part of a nationally recognised
organisation delivering:

• Children’s Residential Care
  
• Family Assessment Services
  
• 16+ Supported Living
  
• Learning Disabilities Support
  

Everything we do is focused on one goal: helping
individuals feel safe, valued, and able to achieve positive futures.

Your Role
as a Registered Manager (Learning Disabilities Children’s Homes)

You will lead and inspire a team to provide a
safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

This is a unique opportunity to support
registration, build your own team, and embed a strong, child -centred culture
from the outset.

You’ll be supported by a wider infrastructure
including HR, QA, Psychology, Education, IT, Finance, and experienced Ofsted
Registered Managers.

Key
Responsibilities

• Lead a team to deliver a supportive,
  structured environment
  
• Promote positive outcomes, confidence,
  and life skills
  
• Maintain a strong child -centred approach
  
• Drive performance and high -quality care
  standards
  
• Develop and review care plans
  
• Supervise, appraise, and develop staff
  
• Ensure compliance with legislation and
  Ofsted requirements
  
• Lead Ofsted registration and service
  setup
  
• Recruit, induct, and develop your team
  
• Work within multi -agency frameworks to
  advocate for young people
  
• Strive for outcomes that exceed expected
  standards
  

Requirements

Our Ideal
Candidate Will Have

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential
  Childcare (or commitment to achieve within 2 years)
  
• At least two years’ experience in a residential childcare setting
  
• Strong knowledge of legislation, Ofsted standards, and regulations
  
• Experience completing risk assessments and producing clear reports
  
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
  
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
  
• A proactive, flexible approach with a focus on outcomes
  
• Strong experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities,
  Autism, and complex needs
  
• Experience (or readiness) to open and establish new services
  
• Ability to inspire aspirational outcomes for young people and staff
  teams
  
• Confidence to challenge, advocate, and drive high standards across
  internal and external partnerships
  
• A compassionate, approachable leadership style aligned to
  Progressive Care’s values
  

Benefits

What We
Offer

Competitive
Salary & Performance Recognition

Our structured salary framework reflects your
experience, responsibilities, and impact as a senior leader, ensuring you are
rewarded for the value you bring.

Senior
Leadership Progression Opportunities

As we grow, we create opportunities for
progression into senior management and multi -site leadership roles, giving you
clear next steps in your career.

Advanced
Leadership Development

We invest in your continued success:

• Tailored induction and onboarding
  
• Ongoing leadership and management training
  
• Continuous professional development
  
• Fully funded qualifications through our Nationally Accredited
  Training Centre
  

Autonomy
& Strategic Influence

You’ll have the authority to lead your
service, shape team culture, and influence outcomes for young people, driving
continuous improvement and innovation.

Wellbeing
& Leadership Support

We provide strong organisational support and
wellbeing resources to help you manage the demands of senior leadership
effectively.

Supportive,
Values -Driven Culture

Work within a collaborative environment where
leadership is visible, support is consistent, and your contribution is
recognised.

Ready to
Lead and Make a Difference?

Join Progressive Care and take the next step
in your leadership career, shaping services and improving lives every day.

Apply today or speak to our Talent Team to
find out more.