Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Registered Manager - Children's Residential (J33273) Down, Northern Ireland

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager in Carryduff on a permanent full‑time basis.

This role offers working hours of Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm with an expectation to perform “on‑call” duties as they arise outside of these hours.

Salary for the role is offered at £51,332 per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on‑call” duties.

The Client:

Since 2016, our client provides specialist residential care to some of the most vulnerable and traumatised children and young people. They provide highly individualised care within nurturing and stable domestic environments.

The Job:

With a full Job Spec available on request the Registered Manager will be responsible for delivering high‑quality care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can thrive. You will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of care.
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

• 2 years’ minimum experience working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging and pain‑based behaviours.
• Social Work qualification (Degree or Diploma) for Northern Ireland roles.
• NISCC registered.
• 2 years’ minimum experience managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
• Full UK or Irish driving licence held for more than 1 year, and no more than 3 penalty points.
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI.
• Willingness to register with, or current registration with, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council where applicable.