Registered manager

Registered Manager – New Children's Residential Home

Location: Doncaster (DN9)
Salary: £54,080 basic salary with earning potential up to £64,280 (bonus targets hit)

The Opportunity

My client is recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new 4-bed EBD children's home in Doncaster.
This is a unique opportunity for a strong leader who thrives on building services from the ground up. As a stand-alone home, the successful candidate must be confident in leading teams, driving occupancy, maintaining compliance, and creating a culture of excellence.

Package

• Salary: £54,080 per annum
• Potential earnings up to £64,280 through bonuses
• Occupancy bonus of £600 per month
• Ofsted bonus of £3,000 for an Outstanding rating
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• On-call payments:
  • £25 weekday
  • £35 weekend

Requirements

• Experienced Registered Manager or strong Deputy Manager ready for promotion
• Ideally experienced in opening and registering new children's homes
• Minimum 2–3 years' experience within children's residential leadership
• Good or Outstanding Ofsted track record
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification completed or in progress
• Ability to work independently and lead a stand-alone service
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Willingness to attend management meetings and interviews at Dove's Head Office in Pontefract

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the registration and opening of the new home
• Recruit, develop, and manage the staff team
• Deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for young people
• Ensure full regulatory compliance
• Manage budgets, staffing, occupancy, and performance
• Promote a strong culture of safeguarding and continuous improvement

This role would suit an ambitious and resilient leader looking for a genuine opportunity to build and shape a service while making a lasting difference to children's lives.

If you are interested in this role, please contact Andy at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208962 or email andrew.quinney@servicecare.org.uk