Job Title: Registered Manager – Children and Young People’s Service

Location: Hybrid / Flexible (Multi-site potential)
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Registered Manager to lead the launch and development of a new Children and Young People’s service. This is a unique opportunity to build a service from the ground up, shape its direction, and create a high-performing team within a supportive and growth-focused organisation.

The service will provide a range of support including:

• Supported Living

• Complex Care

• Crisis Services

• Learning and Development

• Mental Health Support

This role offers autonomy, leadership influence, and genuine progression opportunities as the service grows.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead the registration and operational setup of the new service in line with CQC requirements

• Build, develop and manage a high-performing team

• Ensure full compliance with CQC frameworks and relevant legislation

• Establish robust policies, procedures, and quality assurance systems

• Drive service growth and performance against agreed milestones

• Work collaboratively with internal teams (including Business Development) to support service expansion

• Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure the highest quality of care for children and young people

• Manage budgets and ensure commercial viability of the service

Note: Contract acquisition is not a primary responsibility, as a dedicated Business Development team is in place.

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Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within Children’s Services

• Strong working knowledge of CQC frameworks and regulatory compliance

• Demonstrable experience in building or developing services

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance quality care with business performance

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Desirable

• Experience across supported living, complex care, or crisis services

• Experience supporting business growth or service expansion

• Dual registration experience (CQC and Ofsted)

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Person Specification

We are looking for a confident, resilient leader who:

• Has a strong background in children’s services

• Demonstrates a commercial mindset and business acumen

• Is proactive and comfortable working autonomously

• Can influence business direction and strategy

• Thrives in a start-up or growth environment

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Why Join?

• Opportunity to build and shape a brand-new service

• Autonomy and influence within a growing organisation

• Clear career progression pathways

• Supportive leadership and infrastructure

• Performance-based bonus incentives

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Additional Information

• Urgent requirement – immediate start preferred

• Hybrid/flexible working available

• Open to diverse backgrounds