Registered Service Manager (Appleby-in-Westmorland)

Role: Registered Service Manager 

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £58,344 (depending on experience)

Location: Appleby-in-Westmorland

Responsible to Operations Manager

Note: No sponsorship for this job.

We’re looking for a bold, compassionate Registered Service Manager to lead a registering solo homes for up to 2 children, supporting one child at a time with 2:1 care.
This is not your average management role. This is leadership where it counts — where trauma-informed care meets real purpose, and where your decisions change lives, fast.

Category Essential:

Qualifications: 

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or currently working towards this.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience as an Assistant Manager of a large service with high volumes of support workers, or as a Registered Manager in a multi-home or dual registration setting.
• Proven experience of working with children who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, SCCIF framework and Quality Standards.
• Experience of working in emotionally challenging environments requiring patience and resilience.
• Experience in financial oversight, including budget management and resource planning.

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, develop and lead a team.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – to engage effectively with professionals, children, and families.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in IT systems for reporting, care planning and compliance monitoring.

Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday

Email us on team.admin@medicopartners.com for assistance with this job.