Registered Manager – Children's Learning Disability & Autism Home

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + additional performance-related bonus structure
Location: Rotherham
Home Size: Brand new 2 Bed LD home 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand new specialist children's home, giving you the autonomy to establish the culture, recruit your own team, and create an outstanding therapeutic environment from the very beginning. Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready for your first registration, full support is available to help you succeed.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus structure with additional earning potential.
• Additional payments available for extra shifts where applicable.
• 30 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budget.
• Paid professional registration fees.
• Support towards achieving the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification if required.
• Clinical and social work support from an experienced leadership team.
• Genuine autonomy to recruit your own team and shape the home's therapeutic culture from day one.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Experience working within children's residential care.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or significant experience as a Deputy Manager looking to progress.
• A sound understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's home legislation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

Main Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the home.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and inspire a high-performing staff team.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and risk management are consistently maintained.
• Develop and monitor care plans that promote positive outcomes for each child.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home to achieve strong Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Promote a positive, supportive culture that enables children to reach their full potential.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.