Job Role: Childrens Home Registered Manager Location:

Doncaster (DN9

New 4-Bed Home) Salary:

£54,080 basic, with potential earnings up to

£64,280 including bonuses Contract:

Permanent, full-time Hours:

39 hours per week (including rota-based evenings, weekends and sleep-ins) Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced and motivated

Childrens Home Registered Manager

to lead a brand-new 4-bed residential childrens home in Doncaster, supporting mixed-gender young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role is well suited to either an established

Registered Manager

or a strong

Deputy Manager ready for progression , with a proven leadership background within childrens residential services. As

Childrens Home Registered Manager , you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, leading it through opening, registration and inspection, while ensuring consistently high standards of care and compliance. You will lead and develop a care team, embed robust safeguarding practice, and create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can build emotional resilience and achieve positive long-term outcomes. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Home Management Act as the appointed

Childrens Home Registered Manager

for the service Hold full operational and strategic responsibility for the home Lead the service through Ofsted opening and registration Ensure ongoing inspection readiness and regulatory compliance Ensure staffing levels, rotas and on-call arrangements meet service needs Oversee admissions and discharges in line with placement planning Care Quality & Safeguarding Ensure high-quality, child-centred care is delivered consistently Promote and safeguard the welfare, rights and wellbeing of all young people Ensure care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies are implemented and reviewed Maintain full compliance with: Childrens Homes Regulations SCCIF and Ofsted standards Safeguarding and statutory guidance Work collaboratively with social workers, commissioners, education and health professionals Staff Leadership & Development Recruit, induct, supervise and appraise the residential staff team Ensure all mandatory training and continuous professional development requirements are met Provide strong leadership and clear practice direction Manage performance, grievances and disciplinary matters appropriately Foster a positive, resilient and values-led team culture Compliance, Administration & Resources Maintain accurate and compliant records for young people and staff Prepare management information, reports and statutory returns Monitor budgets and ensure financial targets are achieved Ensure the home environment, premises and equipment are safe, compliant and well maintained Participate in management forums and contribute to service development Take part in the on-call rota and cover sleep-ins where required Essential Criteria Experience working within

Childrens Residential Homes Minimum

23 years experience

in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above) Proven experience leading and managing staff teams Strong knowledge of: Childrens Homes Regulations SCCIF and Ofsted inspection frameworks Safeguarding and child protection procedures Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Hold or be working towards

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Evidence of contributing to

Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Ability to manage challenging behaviour with emotional resilience Excellent written, verbal and report-writing skills Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality Full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport Willingness to travel for interviews and managers meetings Commutable distance to the home Any disciplinaries or failed fit person decisions must be declared Salary expectations aligned with the advertised package Desirable Criteria Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting Strong Deputy Manager ready to step into a Registered Manager role Experience opening or registering a new childrens home Consistent inspection history rated

Good or Outstanding Salary & Benefits £54,080 basic salary , rising to

£64,280 with bonuses Ofsted bonus:

£3,000 for an

Outstanding

inspection Occupancy bonus:

£600 per month at full occupancy On-call payments:

£25 weekday / £35 weekend Annual leave:

25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays Pension scheme in line with government guidance Petrol allowance for business use (business insurance required) Additional Information Ofsted rating currently

N/A

home requires opening and registration 39 hours per week, including sleep-in duties as required by rota Some office-based days required to support administrative responsibilities Role subject to statutory checks and Ofsted approval

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