Job descriptionRegistered Manager – Learning Disabilities Children's Home Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire (S63) Job Type: Full-time Industry: Social Care Experience Required: 1–3 years Salary: £38,001 - £47,028.80 Lead with Purpose. Inspire Excellence. Transform Young Lives. Our client doesn't just offer jobs—they offer rewarding leadership careers with purpose, progression and the opportunity to make a genuine difference. With over 25 years' experience as a leader in social care, our client is committed to helping children and young people thrive. As they continue to expand their services, exciting opportunities have arisen for experienced leaders to shape new services and progress their careers. Growth isn't just about opening new homes—it's about developing exceptional leaders who inspire teams, deliver outstanding care and create life-changing outcomes for young people. If you're a confident, passionate leader ready to make a lasting impact, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. About Our Client Our client is a nationally recognised provider delivering specialist services including: Children's Residential Care Family Assessment Services 16+ Supported Living Learning Disabilities Support Everything they do is centred around helping children, young people and families feel safe, valued and empowered to achieve positive futures. Your Role as Registered Manager As the Registered Manager of a Learning Disabilities Children's Home, you will lead and inspire a dedicated team to provide a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people can flourish. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the registration of a new service, recruit and develop your own team, and establish a positive, child-centred culture from the very beginning. You'll be supported by experienced professionals across HR, Quality Assurance, Psychology, Education, IT, Finance and a network of experienced Ofsted Registered Managers. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire a high-performing residential team. Create a safe, nurturing and structured home environment. Promote positive outcomes, independence, confidence and life skills for young people. Maintain a strong child-centred approach in all aspects of service delivery. Drive performance and deliver consistently high standards of care. Develop, implement and review individual care plans. Supervise, appraise, coach and develop members of your team. Ensure full compliance with children's home regulations, legislation and Ofsted standards. Lead the Ofsted registration process and support the successful opening of the service. Recruit, induct and develop a skilled and motivated workforce. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to advocate for young people. Continuously strive to achieve outcomes that exceed expected standards. About You The successful candidate will have: Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Childcare. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within two years). A minimum of two years' experience working within residential childcare. Strong knowledge of children's home legislation, Ofsted regulations and quality standards. Experience completing risk assessments and producing clear, professional reports. Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire teams. Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills. A proactive, flexible and solution-focused approach. Significant experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities, Autism and complex needs. Experience establishing new services, or the confidence and capability to do so. The ability to promote aspirational outcomes for both young people and staff. Confidence to challenge appropriately, advocate effectively and maintain high standards across internal and external partnerships. A compassionate, approachable leadership style aligned with our client's values. What Our Client Offers Competitive Salary & Performance Recognition A structured salary framework that reflects your experience, leadership responsibilities and contribution to delivering outstanding care. Career Progression As our client continues to grow, you'll have genuine opportunities to progress into: Senior Registered Manager Multi-Site Manager Operations Manager Head of Service Senior Leadership roles Leadership Development Our client is committed to investing in your professional growth through: Comprehensive induction and onboarding Ongoing leadership and management development Continuous professional development Fully funded qualifications through a nationally accredited training centre Autonomy & Strategic Influence You'll have the opportunity to shape your service, develop your team and influence outcomes for young people while driving innovation and continuous improvement. Wellbeing Support Access to wellbeing resources and organisational support designed to help you thrive in a demanding but rewarding leadership role. A Supportive Culture Join an organisation where leadership is visible, collaboration is encouraged, and your contribution is recognised and valued. Build a Career That Makes a Difference If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to join our client's growing team and help shape the future of specialist residential care. Safeguarding Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to: An Enhanced DBS check. Comprehensive pre-employment background screening. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK .