Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Change Young Lives? Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care 60,000–£65,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
At Madiba , we’re passionate about doing children’s residential care the right way . We’re a fast‑growing, values‑led provider of complex care across Yorkshire — and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our multi-occupancy Holmfirth homes. It’s about building a culture, developing people, and creating a home where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for. Leading, motivating, and developing a brilliant team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers Creating strong rotas, overseeing inductions, training, and performance (and doing it fairly and consistently) Making sure care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding records are always up to scratch Good or Outstanding OFSTED outcomes Most importantly — creating a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can truly thrive
Experience supervising staff in a multi‑occupancy children’s residential setting Previous experience as a Registered Manager (or similar role) Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviours Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare — or willingness to complete it within 2 years (we’ll fund it!) A full UK driving licence A calm, resilient, and consistent approach grounded in trauma‑informed care Flexibility to support the rota when needed (teamwork matters here)
We look after our people just as much as the children we support:~£5,000 welcome bonus (£2k on start, £3k after probation)~ Flexible working options~ OFSTED bonus payments~28 days holiday + enhanced bank holiday pay~ Enhanced overtime rates~ Healthcare cash scheme & health insurance package~ Company pension & free parking~ Casual dress code (because comfort matters)~ Meals on shift + access to our discretionary food bank~ Monthly recognition awards & long‑service awards~ Ongoing training, CPD, and rapid career progression~ Company events and a genuinely supportive, values‑driven culture~ Refer a friend bonus : £150 upfront + £350 after probation
All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check…