Registered Manager for a 2-bed therapeutic children's home (Experienced Deputies Encouraged to Apply)
Salary: £48,000–£58,000 (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Location: West Leeds
Lead and mould a home into your vision.
We are a newly registered 2-bed therapeutic children's home supporting children with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
We're looking for either an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Level 5 qualified Deputy Manager ready to step into their first provision as RM with genuine support.
This is an opportunity to build a home you can truly be proud of with support where you need it and to work alongside a highly experienced RI that is available when you need them and Director’s that want to see you succeed.
Why Join us?
At Oak View you'll benefit from:
- The opportunity to shape a newly registered therapeutic service.
- A small 2-bed home where relationships and healing can be truly fostered.
- Genuine operational support from an experienced Responsible Individual who is only involved in 3 provisions and has genuine availability to support.
- Ongoing clinical consultation and reflective practice through our bMindful psychologists and therapeutic model of care.
- The freedom to recruit and develop your own team with the support of the RI and Directors.
- Working with Directors who have care experience and are committed to high-quality care.
- A collaborative leadership culture where you'll never be left to manage challenges alone.
- Continuous professional development and clear opportunities for progression.
- Software systems to make manging a home easier - Clear Care and Bright HR
- 24/7 HR support with Peninsula
- A newly refurbished home ready to go
- Already registered with Ofsted so you’re not de-skilling yourself waiting for a registration to happen.
- Added external support for dedicated development of managerial skills.
The Role
You'll lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive safe, nurturing and therapeutic care while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted regulations.
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading and developing a stable, child-focused team.
- Creating a positive therapeutic culture.
- Ensuring excellent safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
- Developing personalised care plans and positive outcomes for children.
- Building effective relationships with local authorities and professionals.
- Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high-quality standards.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
- Experience and confidence with the Ofsted Inspection process
- Strong leadership and safeguarding knowledge.
- Excellent organisational, IT and communication skills.
- A genuine passion for improving the lives of children.
- PACE trained or therapeutic background / training
We welcome applications from:
- Experienced Registered Managers with Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care.
- Deputy Managers with a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care who are ready to take the next step into registration with structured support.
Pay: £48,000.00-£58,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Do you have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care
Experience:
- Children's Home Manager or Deputy: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
