Registered Manager – Ofsted

Overview

As Registered Manager, you will lead a stable Children’s EBD home in Leeds, ensuring high-quality, therapeutic care and long-term positive outcomes. You will shape the home’s culture, develop a capable staff team, and maintain a safe, structured environment aligned with safeguarding standards. You’ll balance regulatory responsibilities with hands-on leadership to drive consistency and quality care. This role offers autonomy within a supportive organisation that values stability and realistic care planning. You will have a meaningful impact on young people’s progress and growth.

Pay / Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• company pension scheme
• funded training and ongoing professional development
• on-call rota with additional payment where applicable

Responsibilities

• Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team with clear standards and accountability.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management to ensure safe, high-quality care.
• Drive stability, positive outcomes, and a consistent therapeutic environment.
• Build positive relationships with external professionals, families, and stakeholders.

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a children’s EBD home.
• Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or actively working towards it.
• A confident, passionate leader who values structure, clarity, and therapeutic care.

• confident leadership
• clear communication
• structure and organisation
• therapeutic focus
• stakeholder relationship management

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