We’re recruiting on behalf of a specialist children’s residential provider to appoint an experienced Registered Manager for a 3-bed Children’s Home in Retford.

This is a pivotal leadership role focused on standards, stability and safeguarding. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring children receive consistent, high-quality care and the team operate with confidence, clarity and accountability.

If you’re a manager who leads with structure, values and calm authority and you want a home where quality is the priority, this role could be a strong next step. 

The Opportunity

You’ll lead the service with full operational responsibility, supported by an established senior leadership team. Your priorities will include Ofsted compliance, team development, safeguarding excellence, and a culture that delivers the best outcomes for children.

• Full leadership and operational management of the 3-bed LD home
• Acting as the Registered Manager with Ofsted
• Embedding strong practice across safeguarding, care plans, behaviour support and routines
• Developing a stable team through supervision, training and consistent expectations
• Managing resources, budgets and operational performance
• Maintaining high standards aligned to Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Taking part in an on-call rota

Essential requirements:

• Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People) (or equivalent)
• Minimum one year in a managerial/supervisory role within an LD residential service
• At least 2 years’ experience (within the last 5 years) working with children
• Strong working knowledge of Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Strong knowledge of LD needs including Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Prader-Willi Syndrome
• Confident, child-centred safeguarding approach and consistent leadership style

Desirable (not essential):

• Additional safeguarding qualifications
• Experience collaborating with MDTs/external professionals

Why This Role?

• Lead a small home where your leadership directly shapes outcomes
• Strong focus on stability and quality
• Clear opportunity to build culture, retain staff and deliver consistent practice
• Meaningful work — with the space to lead properly

Apply now to be considered, or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

*Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by our recruitment team for an initial conversation.

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