Registered Manager & Responsible Individual

Job Title: Registered Manager & Responsible Individual Location: Market Weighton, YO43 Salary: £70,000 – £140,000 (experience-dependent) + Profit Share Bonus A flagship, purpose-built Low Secure Children’s Residential Home is being launched in Market Weighton. This is a rare opportunity to lead a high-specification site from the ground up. The facility will feature 12 luxury ensuite bedrooms and professionally landscaped gardens, currently undergoing a premium refurbishment due for completion within 3–4 months. We are seeking a high-calibre Registered Manager and Responsible Individual to lead this project, ensuring the highest standards of clinical care, safety, and commercial performance. Key Responsibilities * Launch & Compliance: Lead the initial setup, including the development of robust Ofsted-compliant policies and procedures * Team Building: Recruit, train, and mentor a full multidisciplinary team * Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day operations, maintaining a focus on therapeutic outcomes and achieving “Outstanding” regulatory ratings * Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for Children’s Services and Local Authorities to secure placements and build strong partnerships * Commercial Oversight: Manage budgets and drive financial performance through effective commercial leadership Essential Qualifications & Requirements (Ofsted) * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Minimum of 2 years’ experience within the last 5 years working in a position relevant to residential childcare * At least 1 year in a supervisory/management role within a children’s residential setting * Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, including the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards * Proven experience in achieving Ofsted ratings of “Good” or “Outstanding” * Ability to meet the “fit person” requirements for both Registered Manager and Responsible Individual roles under Ofsted What We’re Looking For * Low Secure Expertise: Extensive experience within Low Secure environments for children * Ofsted Knowledge: Strong track record managing Ofsted-regulated services * Leadership: Experience in policy development and large-scale staff recruitment * Network: Established relationships with Local Authorities and Children’s Services Benefits * Market-leading salary (£70,000 – £140,000) * Lucrative profit share bonus scheme * Opportunity to shape a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility