Registered Manager – Dual Children’s Residential Care Home

Salary: £56,000 - £67,000 (with performance-related bonuses)

Location: Darlington, County Durham

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a Registered Manager looking to join a newly established home and play a pivotal role in shaping the service from the very beginning?

Do you want an exciting opportunity to work alongside two dedicated and forward-thinking Directors?

Would you like to be a Registered Manager with an amazing opportunity to make a lasting impact?

This Dual Registered Manager role offers you the chance to bring a shared vision to life and build a high-quality, child-centred service from the ground up.

You, the Registered Manager will lead a brand-new dual children’s residential care home in Darlington, with both homes located conveniently opposite each other. This is a dual Registered Manager position with a starting salary of £56,000 plus performance-related bonuses. Once the second home opens, the salary will increase to £60,000–£67,000, reflecting the expanded responsibility.

The Role:

• Lead and register a brand-new dual residential provision
• Shape the culture, systems and standards from day one
• Build and develop a strong, values-led staff team
• Drive compliance, quality and positive Ofsted outcomes
• Create a safe, nurturing and high-achieving environment for young people

About you:

• Experienced Registered Manager ready for progression
• 3+ Years in a Residential Setting
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s home compliance
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)
• Ambitious, forward-thinking and committed to high standards

You will be dedicated and ambitious individual seeking significant progression as the business grows. With a clear long-term vision and expansion plans in place, the successful Registered Manager will benefit from strong career development opportunities alongside a rewarding salary package.

If you are a passionate Registered Manager and ready to build something exceptional from the start and grow alongside an ambitious leadership team, please don't hesitate to get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Alternatively, apply now and begin to help and shape the vision of these children's residential care homes as their Registered Manager.