Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home


Company:	Major Recruitment
Salary:	£38,000 to £48,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Darlington
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

This Isn't Just Another Registered Manager Role...

It's your opportunity to build a children's home you can genuinely be proud of.

At Major Healthcare, we're looking for an exceptional Registered Manager to open and lead one of our new children's residential homes.

If you've ever thought, "I'd do things differently if I had the chance," this is that chance.

From recruiting your own team and creating a positive culture to preparing for Ofsted registration and delivering outstanding care, you'll have the opportunity to build a service where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

Most importantly, you won't be doing it alone. You'll be supported by an experienced senior leadership team that's committed to quality, continuous improvement and investing in our people.

Why Join Major Healthcare?

We're not just opening children's homes. We're creating homes where children can feel safe, supported and given every opportunity to achieve their potential.

We believe outstanding homes are built by outstanding leaders, which is why we'll give you the trust, support and autonomy to lead with confidence.

When you join us, you'll receive:

Salary up to £48,000 per year, depending on experience

Performance incentives

Full Time, permanent position

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Genuine autonomy to recruit your team and shape the culture of your home

Structured leadership onboarding

Comprehensive 1-day leadership induction delivered by our in-house Learning & Development Team

Face-to-face training, including Basic Life Support (BLS), safeguarding and leadership development

Specialist NAPPI training focused on least restrictive practice

Brand-new online learning platform with ongoing professional development

Direct access to our dedicated Learning & Development Team for coaching and ongoing support

A supportive senior leadership team that wants you to succeed

The opportunity to help shape the future of Major Healthcare as we continue to grow

What You'll Be Doing

As Registered Manager, you will:

Lead the registration and successful opening of your children's residential home.

Create a safe, stable, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing team that shares your values.

Build a positive culture where children and colleagues feel respected, supported and valued.

Lead safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance across the home.

Prepare for and maintain full Ofsted compliance, promoting outstanding standards of care.

Develop positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and partner agencies.

Drive continuous improvement, ensuring every child receives the highest standard of support.

Above all, you'll create a home where children feel safe, build positive relationships and have every opportunity to achieve their potential.

Is This You?

We're looking for a leader who shares our values.

Genuine – You lead with integrity, build trust and always put children first.

Passionate – You're committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving the very best outcomes.

Resilient – You remain calm, confident and solution-focused, even when challenges arise.

Progressive – You're always looking to improve, develop others and raise standards.

Build More Than a Home. Build a Legacy.

This is your opportunity to create something from the very beginning.

You'll have the freedom to build a positive culture, develop an exceptional team and create a home that changes children's lives for the better.

If you're looking for a role where your leadership will genuinely shape the future of a service, we'd love to hear from you.

Safeguarding & Equality Commitment

Major Healthcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all colleagues to uphold the highest standards of care, professionalism, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Successful applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS with barred list information, right to work verification, satisfactory references, online and social media checks, and any other checks required in line with statutory guidance and our safeguarding policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Essential requirements

Essential Experience managing or leading within a children's residential setting. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or willingness to complete within required timescales. Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's residential care. Experience leading, motivating and developing teams. Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills. Full UK driving licence. Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one). Right to work in the UK.

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