Children’s Registered Manager

Children’s Registered Manager – Doncaster

Are you an experienced and inspirational leader with a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children? Are you a Registered Manager with a track record of achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes — or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready for the next step? If so, this is your opportunity to shape the next stage of residential care in Doncaster!

Doncaster Council’s residential service supports children in care through high‑quality children’s homes, supported accommodation and services for care leavers. The majority of their in‑house homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted and they want to build on this by creating a skilled and passionate workforce that delivers therapeutic, relationship‑based care.

We have a competitive salary on offer of at least £47,154 and the working pattern will be 8 am–4 pm Monday to Friday.

• Register with Ofsted and strive to achieve Good or Outstanding inspection outcomes
• Lead and inspire a team of residential care professionals
• Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, the Children Act 2004 and Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023
• Drive therapeutic practice that supports emotional, psychological and social development
• Lead on safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvement
• Manage significant budgets and oversee financial performance
• Embed strong performance management and robust audit processes
• Champion children’s voice in service development
• Foster a positive, inclusive and empowering culture
• Work collaboratively with partners, families and stakeholders

• Within the last 5 years, at least 2 years’ experience in a role relevant to residential childcare
• At least 1 year supervising and managing staff in a care setting
• Extensive experience working with Children in Care
• A strong record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted gradings (or be a Deputy Manager ready to step up)
• A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Child Care
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic approaches in residential settings
• Experience managing budgets and driving service improvement
• Exceptional leadership, communication and organisational skills

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply now. Don’t miss your chance to become a Registered Manager at Doncaster Council! To apply for this role, or to refer someone else, then please do not hesitate to contact Eilidh at Service Care Solutions on (phone number removed) or (url removed).

• Job Title:
  
  Children’s Registered Manager – Doncaster
• Location:
  
  Doncaster
• Post Date: 13th Feb 2026
• Close Date: 16th Mar 2026
• Job Salary: £47,154 per annum £250 Training Allowance, Dedicated Speciality