Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Location: Pudsey, Leeds (LS28)
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per year + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
About the Role
Madiba is a fast-growing, values-driven care provider transforming how children are supported across Yorkshire.
We’re looking for a passionate and ambitious Registered Manager to lead one of our West Yorkshire homes, build a high-performing team, and deliver exceptional outcomes for young people.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, inspire, and develop a team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
- Oversee induction, training, performance management, and rota planning
- Maintain high-quality documentation (care plans, risk assessments, safeguarding records)
- Manage budgets, staffing, and day-to-day operations
- Work with senior leadership to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
- Create a safe, stable, and nurturing environment for children to thrive
What You’ll Bring
- Experience supervising staff in a children’s residential setting
- Previous role as a Deputy Manager or similar
- Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to complete within 2 years)
- Full UK driving license
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed care
- Experience supporting children with challenging behaviors
- Flexibility to support the Rota when required
Why Join Madiba
- £5,000 Welcome Bonus (£2,000 on start, £3,000 after probation)
- Fully funded Level 5 Diploma
- Ofsted performance bonuses
- 28 days holiday + enhanced bank holiday pay
- Healthcare cash plan & health insurance
- Company pension
- Overtime at enhanced rates
- Free parking & casual dress
- Meals on shift + access to discretionary food bank
- Monthly recognition awards
- Long service awards
- Ongoing training & rapid career progression
- Company events & supportive team culture
- Refer-a-friend bonus: £150 upfront + £350 after probation
- Important Information
- No sponsorship available
- Employment subject to references and enhanced DBS check
