About this role
Job summary Package Description: We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated leader to oversee the opening of two brand new children's residential homes within Redcar and Cleveland. Operating under a dual registration, you will have the unique opportunity to influence every aspect of service development, from creating positive team cultures and implementing outstanding care practices to preparing both homes for registration and inspection. This is a rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by developing two services that provide exceptional outcomes for children and young people who need stability, support and the opportunity to reach their full potential. About the Role As the Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential homes located in Redcar and Cleveland. 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.
Main duties of the job The role of Dual Registered Manager Children's Homes at Agincare Childrens' Services in Redcar and Cleveland presents an open opportunity for an exceptional leader to spearhead the launch of two new children's residential homes. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £65,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience. The appointed manager will ensure the effective day-to-day running of the homes, promoting a safe and nurturing environment for both children and staff. The role demands an experienced individual with at least three years in a leadership capacity within childrens residential care, alongside a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. The successful candidate will guarantee compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards while developing a positive team culture. Experience leading Ofsted inspections is essential. This role offers career advancement opportunities within a family-owned, rapidly growing care provider. Additionally, employees benefit from a referral scheme, a discretionary bonus, and various employee benefits.
About us Agincare Childrens' Services is a division of Agincare, a well-established, family-owned care provider marking 40 years of service to communities. As one of the UK's largest care providers, Agincare prides itself on delivering comprehensive care services, ranging from care and nursing homes to home care and supported living across 170+ locations nationwide. Recently expanding into the not-for-profit Children's Services sector, the company is committed to delivering exceptional care that empowers children and young people. Agincare actively supports care leavers, offering interviews or career conversations, and is dedicated to providing opportunities for the Armed Forces community by guaranteeing interviews for service leavers and military community members. Regulated by the Care Quality Commission and Ofsted, Agincare upholds rigorous standards across all services to ensure high-quality care delivery. The organisation fosters diversity and equal opportunities, prioritizing inclusive recruitment practices.
Job description Job responsibilities Package Description:
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated leader to oversee the opening of two brand new children's residential homes within Redcar and Cleveland. Operating under a dual registration, you will have the unique opportunity to influence every aspect of service development, from creating positive team cultures and implementing outstanding care practices to preparing both homes for registration and inspection.
This is a rare chance to leave a lasting legacy by developing two services that provide exceptional outcomes for children and young people who need stability, support and the opportunity to reach their full potential.
About the RoleAs the Dual Registered Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of our childrens residential homes located in Redcar and Cleveland.
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 these homes 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? Opportunity to earn a discretionary bonus 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 the Care 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 the Rehabilitation 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. Experience in planning and implementing care plans and maintaining documentation to a high standard in line with Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities who may display complex behaviours. Experience leading Ofsted home inspections.
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
Redcar and Cleveland
TS10 1RT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.agincare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)