About this role
Job summary
About Nurture
Nurture Health and Care exists to support people, professionals and systems to move forward safely, compassionately and with a positive experience. Our philosophy of Nurturing you to nurture others underpins psychologically safe, relational and evidence-informed care.
About the Role
Nurture Health and Care is recruiting a Childrens Service Registered Manager for our new Intensive Community Support Service based in Peterborough.
This is a senior operational leadership role with legal accountability for regulated activity. The Registered Manager will lead the day-to-day operation of the service, ensuring it is safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led.
The service will support children and young people from puberty to 25 years who require intensive, consistent, relational and therapeutic support. The model recognises that ordinary everyday moments can create meaningful opportunities for healing, learning, recovery and stability.
The role is based in Peterborough. The vacancy may be advertised across Cambridgeshire and surrounding county areas to reach a wider pool of suitable applicants, but the work location will be Peterborough with travel across Cambridgeshire and surrounding areas as required.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
You will
Act as the Registered Manager with legal accountability for regulated activities. Ensure continuous compliance with CQC and Ofsted standards where applicable. Lead safeguarding, risk management and incident oversight. Recruit, induct, supervise and develop the workforce. Maintain governance systems, audits and quality improvement programmes. Manage complaints, Duty of Candour, notifications and whistleblowing. Develop positive relationships with families, commissioners and partner agencies. Support mobilisation, operational readiness and business continuity. Create psychologically safe teams where learning, reflection and professional curiosity are encouraged. Maintain regulatory readiness every day, rather than preparing only for inspection.
We Are Looking For Someone With
Experience of leading teams in complex services. Experience of CQC, Ofsted, safeguarding and regulated services. Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Service Manager, Operational Lead or equivalent senior regulated service role. Strong understanding of governance, audit, risk, incident management and quality improvement. Excellent communication skills with families, commissioners and professionals. Integrity, resilience, emotional intelligence, curiosity and compassion. Experience of inspection leadership is desirable.
About us
Nurture Health and Care believes relationships are the primary therapeutic intervention. Every interaction has the potential to increase safety, stability, trust and hope. Our purpose is simple -Nurturing you to nurture others.
Pay and Benefits
In addition to your salary, Nurture offers
A structured induction and full competency-based training programme.
Paid safeguarding, trauma-informed care and specialist practice training.
Monthly protected development time. Executive supervision and leadership coaching. Support from the Head of Service, Medical Director, specialist clinical network and governance systems. Access to a competency passport and professional development portfolio. Opportunities for progression into leadership, therapeutic practice and specialist roles. Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum. Pension contributions in line with statutory and organisational arrangements. Employee wellbeing support
A supportive, values-led team culture built on psychological safety and shared accountability.
Important Location Information
This role is based in Peterborough. The advert may be posted across Cambridgeshire and surrounding county areas for recruitment reach only. Candidates must be able to work from Peterborough and travel locally where required.
Job description Job responsibilities
Childrens Service Registered Manager -Intensive Community Support Service, Peterborough
Supporting Young People from Puberty to 25 Years
Reports to:Head of Service
Professional Accountability: Board of Directors
Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible including participation in on-call and operational support where required)
Location:Service based in Peterborough with travel in Cambridgeshire
Salary: £57,528 annual salary, dependent on experience and contracted hours.
Contract:Permanent
Registration: CQC Registered Manager and Ofsted Registered Manager (Peterborough/Cambridgeshire)
Responsible for: Day-to-day operational leadership, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, workforce and quality
About Nurture
Nurture Health and Care exists to support people, professionals and systems to move forward safely, compassionately and have a positive experience. Our philosophy of 'Nurturing you to nurture others' underpins psychologically safe, relational and evidence-informed care.
Job Purpose
Nurtures Intensive Community Support Service is a new dedicated model of care which works alongside children and young people during ordinary everyday life, recognising that ordinary moments create extraordinary opportunities for healing, learning and recovery.
The Registered Manager is the legally accountable operational leader responsible for ensuring the Intensive Community Support Service delivers safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led services. The post holder will ensure compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations, CQC Fundamental Standards and, where applicable, Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations. They will lead the day-to-day operation of the service, creating an environment where children and young people experience safety, stability and compassionate care whilst supporting staff to flourish.
Leadership Expectations
Lead by example through visible and compassionate leadership.Create psychologically safe teams where learning and reflection are encouraged.Know every child, their goals and risks.Develop and support staff through supervision and coaching.Maintain regulatory readiness every day rather than preparing for inspections.Challenge poor practice respectfully and celebrate excellence.Embed Nurture values into everyday practice.Key Responsibilities
Act as the Registered Manager with legal accountability for regulated activities.Ensure continuous compliance with CQC and Ofsted standards where applicable.Lead safeguarding, risk management and incident oversight.Recruit, induct, supervise and develop the workforce.Maintain governance systems, audits and quality improvement programmes.Manage complaints, Duty of Candour, notifications and whistleblowing.Develop positive relationships with families, commissioners and partner agencies.Support mobilisation, operational readiness and business continuity.Pay and Benefits
In addition to your salary, Nurture offers:
A structured induction and full competency-based training programme.Paid safeguarding, trauma-informed care and specialist practice training.Monthly protected development time.Regular supervision, reflective practice and professional support.Access to a competency passport and professional development portfolio.Opportunities for progression into senior practitioner, therapeutic practice, leadership and specialist roles.Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks per annum.Pension contributions in line with statutory and organisational arrangements.Employee wellbeing support and access to a supportive, values-led team culture.Start Date
We are aiming for successful candidates to start from September 2026, subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, right-to-work checks and completion of pre-employment requirements.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and early applications are encouraged.
Success in the First 12 Months
Successfully register and mobilise the service.Recruit, induct and retain a competent workforce.Embed governance and quality assurance systems.Achieve positive outcomes for children and families.Establish strong commissioner confidence.Prepare successfully for the first regulatory inspection.Our Promise to the Registered Manager
At Nurture you will not carry the responsibilities of registration alone. You will be supported by the Head of Service, Medical Director, specialist clinical network, governance systems, executive supervision, leadership coaching and a culture built on psychological safety and shared accountability.
Important Location Information
This role is based in Peterborough. The advert may be posted across Cambridgeshire and surrounding county areas for recruitment reach only. Candidates must be able to work from Peterborough and travel locally where required.
Safer Recruitment
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS clearance, right-to-work checks and completion of pre-employment requirements.
Person Specification
Leadership Essential
Managing multidisciplinary teams and creating psychologically safe cultures.
Desirable
Inspection leadership.
Communication Essential
Excellent communication with families, commissioners and professionals.
Desirable
National presentation experience.
Personal Attributes Essential
Integrity, resilience, emotional intelligence, curiosity and compassion.
Desirable
Research/publication.
Qualifications Essential
Experience of leading teams in complex services is more important than a professional qualification.
Desirable
Degree/Master's.
Regulatory Leadership Essential
Experience of CQC, Ofsted safeguarding and regulated services.
Desirable
Has held roles of Registered Manager or equivalent in a regulatory environment
Governance Essential
Evidencing Audit, risk, incident management and quality improvement.
Desirable
Qualification in governance like H&S, PSIRF or QI
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name Nurture Health and Care
Address Nurture Health and Care Ltd
Peterborough City Centre
Peterborough
PE1 1HF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://nurturehealthandcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)