About this role
Job summary We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. Could this be you? The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives. About the Role As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive.
Main duties of the job As a Registered Manager at Agincare Children's Services, you will be at the helm of a new not-for-profit Children's Services Residential Home in York. This role involves leading and managing teams of Support Workers, ensuring the provision of high-quality care for children and young people with learning disabilities and other complex needs. You will oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering a positive, inclusive environment. Your experience in children's residential care, particularly in management roles, will be crucial in embedding best practices and achieving outstanding outcomes for the children and young people. The position offers a competitive salary of around £58,000, with opportunities for bonuses and career development.
About us Agincare is a prominent care provider in the UK, celebrating 40 years of servicing communities. As a family-owned business, it employs over 5,500 members and continues to grow steadily. With a strong commitment to quality care, Agincare offers a wide range of services including care and nursing homes, home care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide. Recently, Agincare has expanded its services to include not-for-profit Childrens Services. As an equal opportunity employer, Agincare encourages diversity and supports various community initiatives, including the Care Leaver Covenant and military community alliances, ensuring inclusive opportunities for all applicants.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service. Could this be you?
The successful applicant will lead, manage and support teams of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers across the home, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day-to-day lives.
About the RoleAs the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential home located in York, supporting children and young people with learning disabilities (LD) and other additional complex needs.
As an experienced manager, you will confidently lead and support dedicated teams, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive environment where children and staff can thrive. You will play a key role in establishing and developing this new service, ensuring high-quality care delivery while maintaining full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape and embed best practice across this home from the outset, ensuring outstanding outcomes for the children and young people we support.
What You Need to Be Successful in This RoleEssential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding,Ofstedregulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services. Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line withChildrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015and Quality Standards. Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours. Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.Desirable Experience opening or developing new services is advantageous.Why Join Us? Competitive salary of circa £58,000 per annum, plus bonus opportunities. A referral scheme that could earn you up to £1,000*. Career development opportunities. A variety of employee benefits including Blue Light discounts, early pay on demand, and a company pension scheme.About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40 years of caring for communities. As a rapidly growing, family-owned care provider with more than 5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of our new not-for-profit Childrens Services.
Today, Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locations nationwide.
As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed to supporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation. We are also proud to support the Armed Forces community through our alliance, offering guaranteed interviews to service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our Adult care services are regulated by theCare Quality Commission, and Childrens services are regulated by Ofsted.
Please note: This role is exempt from theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All convictions, cautions, reprimands, and warnings (including those regarded as spent) must be declared, subject to DBS filtering rules. This role is also subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting procedures in line with safer recruitment standards.
We believe in building teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Equal opportunities are at the heart of everything we do.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (or equivalent). Minimum of 3 years experience in childrens residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role. In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in childrens services.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Agincare
Address Agincare Childrens' Services
York
YO1 0DT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)