Registered Manager – Children’s Residential (EBD)
Barnsley
£45,000 – £55,000 + Industry-Leading Bonus Package + Enhanced Benefits
Build Your Own Home. Lead Your Own Team. Achieve Outstanding.
Rise Above Care is launching a brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home in 2026—and we’re looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to lead it from day one.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a home from the ground up, build your own team, and put your own stamp on a service designed for Outstanding outcomes.
If you’re ready to move beyond “managing” and into true leadership and ownership, this is your role.
Salary & Bonus Package
- £44,000 – £55,000 basic salary
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme (linked to inspection outcomes)
- Annual Performance Bonus
Managers’ Bonus & Benefits Scheme
We believe great leadership deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Our enhanced package is designed to support your performance, wellbeing, and work-life balance:
- Ofsted Bonus Scheme – rewarded for achieving Good/Outstanding
- Paid Birthday Leave – celebrate your day your way
- Annual Wellbeing Day – time to recharge
- Flexible Working Day – 1 day per week from home or head office
- Paid Rest Day after Ofsted inspections
- Access to our Coastal Holiday Home
- Clear progression to Operations / Senior Leadership roles
Why Join Rise Above Care?
- Brand-new home – shape the culture, standards, and team from day one
- Fully funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
- Strong, supportive senior leadership team
- Real autonomy with meaningful support
- Organisation focused on quality over quantity (small homes, max 3 young people)
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing staff team
- Deliver therapeutic, child-centred care
- Drive Good/Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Oversee budgets, audits, and overall home performance
- Build strong partnerships with professionals to achieve the best outcomes for young people
What We’re Looking For
- Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Minimum 3 years’ residential childcare experience
- Minimum 1 year in a leadership role
- Experience with Ofsted inspections
- Strong understanding of Regulations 44 & 45
- Full UK driving licence
About You
You are:
- Passionate about improving young people’s lives
- A confident leader who can build and motivate a team
- Resilient, organised, and child-focused
- Driven to achieve high standards and outstanding outcomes
Hours
- Full-time, permanent (40 hours)
- Monday – Friday
- Flexibility required as part of leadership responsibilities
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks and full referencing in line with safer recruitment practices.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead a home you can truly be proud of—and be recognised for the impact you make—we want to hear from you.
Apply via Indeed
www.riseabovecare.co.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Casual dress
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
- Residential children's home: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
