Lanchester, County Durham | £55,000–£65,000 + Bonus | Permanent, Full-time
Build something exceptional from the ground up
£55,000–£65,000 salary + performance bonuses | 31 days' annual leave + birthday day | Wellness allowance | Funded qualifications | On-call payment | Company vehicle where required | Career progression
We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an exciting new children's residential care provision in Lanchester, County Durham.
This is a rare opportunity to build and shape a service from the ground up, rather than taking over an established home.
Our provision comprises three individual, modern barn-conversion homes, each providing a single-occupancy home for a young person, set within beautiful and tranquil countryside. The three homes will operate under one Ofsted registration.
You'll have the opportunity to build your team, establish the culture, shape practice and create a service where children feel safe, secure and able to thrive.
Why this opportunity?
This isn't simply another Registered Manager role.
You'll be joining at the beginning of the journey, with the opportunity to help establish a brand-new provision and have a genuine influence on how it develops.
Working closely with an experienced Responsible Individual and Director, you'll help shape:
The culture and values of the service
Recruitment and development of your team
Standards and practice across the homes
Safeguarding and quality assurance
Relationships with children, families and professionals
The preparation and development of the service for Ofsted
The long-term success of the provision
The children we support are aged 7–17 and may have experienced loss, instability or trauma. Our approach is trauma-informed and PACE-based, helping children rebuild trust, confidence and hope.
If you're an experienced children's residential leader who enjoys building, developing and making things happen, this could be an opportunity to make a real difference.
About the role
As Registered Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the development, leadership and day-to-day management of the provision.
You'll be responsible for:
Leading the service through Ofsted registration and ongoing regulatory compliance
Recruiting, leading, coaching and developing a strong staff team
Creating a positive and consistent team culture
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Overseeing admissions, care planning, transitions, education, wellbeing and independence
Building strong relationships with families, local authorities and other professionals
Managing staffing, training, budgets, health and safety and quality assurance
Ensuring records and care plans are accurate and maintained to a high standard
Championing trauma-informed and PACE-based practice
Using ClearCare to maintain effective records and oversight
Working closely with the Responsible Individual and Director on the strategic development of the provision
Participating in the on-call rota
What you'll get in return
We want our people to feel valued, supported and rewarded for the work they do. As Registered Manager, you'll receive:
£55,000–£65,000 salary, depending on experience
Performance-related bonuses, including rewards linked to strong Ofsted outcomes and successful occupancy
31 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday
Paid on-call allowance
Fully funded professional qualifications and ongoing development
Wellness allowance and Employee Assistance Programme
Company vehicle where required, plus mileage
Meals provided when working on shift
Blue Light Card and access to a range of employee discounts
Employee referral bonus
Company social events
Donate Match, helping you support a charity of your choice with company matching
Genuine opportunities to progress into Senior Registered Manager, Area Manager or Responsible Individual roles
About you
We're looking for a confident and experienced children's residential care leader who is ready to take ownership of a new service.
You'll bring:
5+ years' experience working with children in residential care
At least 2 years' management experience
Experience working within LD and/or EDB children's services
Experience as a Registered Manager or senior leader within a children's residential setting
A track record of achieving at least a Good Ofsted outcome
Level 5 qualification in Children's Residential Care (or an equivalent recognised qualification)
A full UK driving licence
Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and relevant legislation and guidance
Most importantly, you'll be someone who can lead with confidence, build strong relationships and create a culture where good practice becomes the norm.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. You will need to demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding and multi-agency working when supporting children with complex needs.
All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and our full pre-employment screening and safer recruitment process.
Ready to build something exceptional?
If you're looking for your next Registered Manager opportunity and want the chance to build and lead a brand-new children's residential provision from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Lanchester, County Durham, DH7
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per year + bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year