Registered Manager

Location: Little Hulton Manchester (M38)
Salary: Up to 65000 per annum
Working Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week (Monday Friday)
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Childrens Home (New Provision)
Number of Beds: 5-bed home (opening initially as a solo service)
Service Users: Young People (717) 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 childrens home. Previous experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities (LD) is essential.

Location: Little Hulton Manchester (M38)

This newly developed childrens 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 persons 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.

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 childrens 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.

Our client is a growing provider of specialist childrens 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.

• 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.

• Salary up to 65000
• 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.

If youre 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 wed like to hear from you.

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