Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Company: Madiba
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Location: Rotherham
Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per year + £5,000 Welcome Bonus

Location: Rotherham, S66

Madiba is a fast‑growing, values‑driven provider of complex care across Yorkshire. We’re here to transform the way children are supported — and we’re looking for a passionate, ambitious Registered Manager to lead one of our Rotherham based homes and help us deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.

If you’re ready to shape a high‑performing team, drive quality, and make a real impact, this is your opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Leading, inspiring, and developing a team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
  • Overseeing induction, training, performance management, rota planning, and day‑to‑day supervision
  • Ensuring high‑quality record keeping, including care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding documentation
  • Managing budgets, petty cash, staffing allocation, and operational oversight
  • Working closely with senior management to maintain Good or Outstanding OFSTED ratings
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and consistent environment where children can thrive

What You Bring

  • Experience supervising staff within a children’s residential setting
  • Previous experience as a Registered Manager
  • Experience working with children with Learning Disabilities
  • Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare — or willingness to complete within 2 years
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Ability to provide consistent, trauma‑informed care
  • Experience supporting children with challenging behaviours
  • Flexibility to support the rota when required

Why Join Madiba

  • Fully funded Level 5 Diploma
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • £5,000 welcome bonus (£2k payable upon start, £3k upon successful completion of probation)
  • 28 days holiday
  • Enhanced pay for bank holidays
  • Overtime available at enhanced rates
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Casual dress code
  • Meals provided on shift + access to our discretionary food bank
  • Monthly recognition awards
  • Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and continuous professional development
  • Rapid career progression as we continue to expand
  • Company events and a supportive, values‑driven culture
  • Refer‑a‑friend bonus: £150 upfront + £350 after probation
  • Health insurance package

A Few Important Notes

  • We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time
  • All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check

Posted: April 1st, 2026