Location: York
Salary: £65,000 – £100,000 + Profit Share Bonus ( dependent on experience)
Job Overview
Recruiting on behalf of our client who is developing a new Low Secure Children’s Residential Home close to York.. This high-specification service will provide therapeutic, safe, and structured care for children and young people.
We are seeking an experienced Ofsted, Registered Manager to lead the service from inception, including Ofsted registration, operational setup, alongside the RI and ongoing management.
This is not an established service needing maintenance. This is a blank canvas ready for leadership, vision, and excellence .
Your Role
As Registered Manager you will:
* Lead full Ofsted registration and service mobilisation alongside the RI
* Shape the culture, values, and operational framework
* Build and inspire a high-performing team
* Ensure exceptional safeguarding and therapeutic care
* Drive sustainable occupancy and service growth
* Work closely with senior leadership on strategy and expansion
The Ideal Leader
* Experienced in children’s residential care at senior level with at least 3 years in an Ofsted Registration Post
* Confident navigating Ofsted and regulatory frameworks
* Skilled in building teams and leading culture change
* Commercially aware and outcome-focused
* Passionate about therapeutic, child-centred practice
What Makes This Different
* A brand-new, high-spec facility (12 ensuite bedrooms + landscaped gardens)
* Full autonomy to shape systems, culture, and practice
* A leadership role with genuine influence at strategic level
* The opportunity to build a service that sets a new benchmark
- Salary - Negatable for the right candidate
- Profit Share Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension
- Great Holiday Allowance
- A senior Management team that are readily available to you.
This role is subject a full Enhanced DBS check being carried out, the company will pay for this. Full Work History and Reference check required as per safer recruitment procedures.
** We welcome applications from all candidates; however, in line with the Immigration Act 1971, all applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role, either now or in the future
Salary description
£65000.00 - £100000.00 per year