Children's Registered Manager

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (Sunderland)
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 per annum (negotiable for the right candidate)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Home: 4-bedded children's residential home (LD)

Howard Finley Care is delighted to be working on behalf of our client to recruit an experienced and motivated Registered Manager for a brand new, purpose-built 4-bedded children's residential home supporting young people with learning disabilities (LD).

Key Duties:

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and lead the opening of the new home.
  
• Provide strong leadership to the staff team, creating a positive, supportive, and child-centred culture.
  
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and company policies.
  
• Support and develop staff through supervision, training, and reflective practice.
  
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, and external professionals.
  
• Drive high standards of care and continuous improvement across the service.
  

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care - essential.
  
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities (LD) preferred; EBD experience also considered.
  
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards) - essential.
  
• Minimum of three year's experience in a management role within a children's residential setting.
  
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and quality standards.
  
• Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading a new service to success.
  

This role would suit an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a brand new home, but we would also consider exceptional Deputy Managers ready to step up into their first registration where the right support and experience can be demonstrated.

If you are an ambitious and dedicated professional looking for an exciting new challenge, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please send your CV to:

Email: madisonb@howard-finley.co.uk
Mobile: 07741 663 462

(Reference Number: MB5718)