Registered Manager - 3 Bed Children's LD Home
Newcastle
£48,000 - £60,000 (DOE)
Brand-New, High-Spec Service - Ready for Registration

I am currently working in partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider (operating successfully for over 20 years) to recruit a Registered Manager for a brand-new 3-bed Learning Disabilities children's home in Newcastle.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a new, high-spec service from day one. The home is ready to be registered and the successful candidate will lead the Ofsted registration process, build the staff team and embed a positive, child-centred culture from the outset.

The Opportunity
This role would suit:

• An experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge and the chance to shape a new service, or
• A strong and ambitious Deputy Manager with solid LD leadership experience who is ready to step up into their first Registered Manager position.

The provider has a strong reputation within the sector and offers hands-on support from an experienced senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Ofsted registration and ensure full regulatory compliance
• Recruit and develop an entire staff team, including Deputies and Support Workers
• Establish a therapeutic, structured, and nurturing home environment
• Maintain high safeguarding standards and risk management practices
• Oversee personalised care planning and positive behaviour support
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and operational performance
• Develop strong relationships with Local Authorities and external professionals
• Drive the service toward positive Ofsted outcomes

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (Children & Young People) - essential
• Proven leadership experience within a children's residential Learning Disabilities (LD) setting
• Experience at Deputy Manager or Registered Manager level
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards
• Experience recruiting, leading, and developing staff teams
• Passion for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes

What's on Offer

• £48,000 - £60,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new home
• Career progression within a stable, reputable provider
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership structure
• A genuine chance to make a lasting impact