Registered Manager (Newcastle)
Newcastle
£60,000 - £65,000 (DOE)
Brand-New, High-Spec Service
I am currently working in partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider (operating successfully for over 20 years) to recruit a Registered Manager for a brand-new 3-bed Learning Disabilities children's home in Newcastle.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a new, high-spec service from day one. The home is ready to be registered and the successful candidate will lead the Ofsted registration process, build the staff team and embed a positive, child-centred culture from the outset.
The Registered Manager Opportunity
This role would suit:
* An experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to shape a new service, or
* A strong and ambitious Deputy Manager with solid LD leadership experience who is ready to step up into their first Registered Manager position.
The provider has a strong reputation within the sector and offers hands-on support from an experienced senior leadership team.
Registered Manager Key Responsibilities
* Lead Ofsted registration and ensure full regulatory compliance
* Recruit and develop an entire staff team, including Deputies and Support Workers
* Establish a therapeutic, structured, and nurturing home environment
* Maintain high safeguarding standards and risk management practices
* Oversee personalised care planning and positive behaviour support
* Manage budgets, occupancy, and operational performance
* Develop strong relationships with Local Authorities and external professionals
* Drive the service toward positive Ofsted outcomes
Registered Manager Essential Requirements
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (Children & Young People) - essential
* Proven leadership experience within a children's residential Learning Disabilities (LD) setting
* Experience at Deputy Manager or Registered Manager level
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards
* Experience recruiting, leading, and developing staff teams
* Passion for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes
Registered Manager Offer
* £60,000 - £65,000 salary (depending on experience)
* Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new home
* Career progression within a stable, reputable provider
* Supportive and experienced senior leadership structure
* A genuine chance to make a lasting impact