Registered Manager - Doncaster
| Posting date: | 16 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £45,000 to £60,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + performance bonus + on-call payments |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 June 2026 |
| Location: | Doncaster, Yorkshire, Doncaster |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Recruitment Personnel Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59944162 |
Summary
We are currently partnering with a growing and highly reputable residential childcare provider who are launching a brand-new children’s home in Doncaster.
As part of this expansion, they are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to take full operational leadership of the service from inception.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape and build a new home from the ground up, establishing a high-quality, safe, and nurturing environment for young people with complex needs who require stability, structure, and consistent support.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards.
You will lead, develop, and inspire a staff team, embedding a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring that each young person receives tailored, high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes and long-term progression.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall operational leadership of the children’s home
- Recruitment, supervision, and development of the staff team
- Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks
- Oversight of care planning, risk assessments, and key documentation
- Managing rotas, staffing levels, and operational efficiency
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
- Ensuring the home consistently delivers high standards of care and compliance
About You:
This role would suit either:
- An experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care, or
- A strong Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager position
You will bring:
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership capability
- Proven experience within residential childcare settings
- Solid understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection requirements
- The ability to build and lead a stable, high-performing team
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
- Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Additional on-call payments
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new children’s home from launch
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and compassionate leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people while playing a key role in the development of a new service.
As part of this expansion, they are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to take full operational leadership of the service from inception.
This is a genuine opportunity to shape and build a new home from the ground up, establishing a high-quality, safe, and nurturing environment for young people with complex needs who require stability, structure, and consistent support.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards.
You will lead, develop, and inspire a staff team, embedding a strong safeguarding culture and ensuring that each young person receives tailored, high-quality care that promotes positive outcomes and long-term progression.
Key responsibilities include:
- Overall operational leadership of the children’s home
- Recruitment, supervision, and development of the staff team
- Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks
- Oversight of care planning, risk assessments, and key documentation
- Managing rotas, staffing levels, and operational efficiency
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
- Ensuring the home consistently delivers high standards of care and compliance
About You:
This role would suit either:
- An experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care, or
- A strong Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager position
You will bring:
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership capability
- Proven experience within residential childcare settings
- Solid understanding of Ofsted frameworks and inspection requirements
- The ability to build and lead a stable, high-performing team
- A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)
- Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary: £45,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Additional on-call payments
- Pension contribution
- Ongoing training and professional development
- The opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new children’s home from launch
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and compassionate leader who wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people while playing a key role in the development of a new service.