Children's Registered Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Learning Disability & Autism Home

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + additional performance-related bonus structure.

Location: Rotherham

Home Size: Brand new 2 Bed LD home

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand new specialist children's home
, giving you the autonomy to establish the culture, recruit your own team, and create an outstanding therapeutic environment from the very beginning. Whether you re an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready for your first registration, full support is available to help you succeed.

• Salary up to £55,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Attractive performance-related bonus structure with additional earning potential.
• Additional payments available for extra shifts where applicable.
• 30 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• Dedicated Continuing Professional Development (CPD) budget.
• Paid professional registration fees.
• Support towards achieving the Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification if required.
• Clinical and social work support from an experienced leadership team.
• Genuine autonomy to recruit your own team and shape the home s therapeutic culture from day one.

• Experience working within children s residential care.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or significant experience as a Deputy Manager looking to progress.
• A sound understanding of Ofsted regulations and children s home legislation.
• Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.
• A passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the home.
• Lead the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and inspire a high-performing staff team.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and risk management are consistently maintained.
• Develop and monitor care plans that promote positive outcomes for each child.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, education providers, and healthcare professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and prepare the home to achieve strong Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Promote a positive, supportive culture that enables children to reach their full potential.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV for immediate consideration to