Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (New Service Opening)

📍 Doncaster
💷 £45,000 – £60,000 + bonuses + on-call payments
📅 Urgent Requirement – ASAP Start Available

We are currently working in partnership with a growing residential childcare provider that is launching a brand-new children’s home in Doncaster and is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service from the ground up.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare leader to take full operational responsibility for a new home supporting young people who require structure, stability, safeguarding, and positive long-term support.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building the culture of the service, developing a strong and committed staff team, and creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can achieve positive outcomes.

The Role:

As Registered Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards.

You will lead and support the staff team, maintain high safeguarding standards, and ensure care plans are delivered effectively to meet the individual needs of each young person.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full operational management of the children’s home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
• Leading, supervising, and developing the residential care team
• Managing staffing, rotas, and day-to-day operational procedures
• Maintaining accurate and compliant records, reports, and care documentation
• Supporting positive outcomes and placement stability for young people
• Building strong working relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections

About You:

This role would suit either:

• An experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care, or
• A strong Deputy Manager ready to progress into a Registered Manager position

You will have:

• Previous leadership experience within children’s residential care
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of Ofsted frameworks
• Experience leading and developing residential childcare teams
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 DOE
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Additional on-call payments
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new residential service
• Long-term progression within a growing organisation

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and driven childcare professional looking to make a genuine difference while taking ownership of a newly established residential home.