Registered Manager - LD Home

Registered Manager – Children’s Learning Disabilities Home

Newcastle Upon Tyne

£55,000+ (DOE) + Bonus

About the Service

We are opening a brand-new, fully refurbished children’s home in a beautiful residential area of Newcastle, designed to provide a safe, nurturing, and high-quality environment for young people with Learning Disabilities (LD). Backed by an established provider with decades of experience supporting children and young people, the service is built around:

• Safe, homely environments
• Individualised, person-centred care
• Developing independence, resilience and life skills

This is a rare opportunity to open and shape a service from day one.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager (or strong Deputy ready to step up) to take full ownership of this new home.

You will:

• Lead the registration process with Ofsted
• Build and develop a high-performing staff team
• Create a safe, stable and nurturing environment
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people
• Embed a strong culture of safeguarding, compliance and quality care

About You

For Registered Manager applicants:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care
• At least one Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection
• Strong knowledge of:
• Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Safeguarding & compliance
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)

For Deputy Managers stepping up:

• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a Deputy Manager role
• Strong experience within LD or complex needs settings
• Confident in:
• Leading shifts
• Managing staff
• Supporting inspections
• Ready to take the next step into registration
• Level 3 and or working towards Level 5

What’s on Offer

• Salary:
• £55k+ for experienced Registered Managers
• £43k+ for Deputies stepping up
• Performance-related bonuses
• Opportunity to open and shape a brand-new home
• Support from an experienced, values-led provider
• Clear progression and development pathway

❤️ Why Join?

You’ll be joining an organisation committed to:

• Creating safe, supportive homes where young people feel valued
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting young people to build confidence, independence, and life skills

Interested?

If you’re ready to take ownership of a new service and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.