Job Description:
Registered Manager - Learning Disabilities (LD) Specialist Children's Home
Grow your career as a specialist leader
The Beeches is looking for an experienced Registered Manager with a specialism in learning disabilities to lead one of our children's homes. You will make sure every young person in your care is understood, communicated with in the way that works for them, and supported to build independence and confidence.
This is more than a management post. At Silver Birch Care Holdings we invest in our leaders through clear career pathways and professional development rooted in our DDP model, so you can deepen your specialist practice while building the career you want.
What you will be doing
- Leading a home for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and associated complex needs
- Embedding person-centred, communication-led care, including total communication approaches and positive behaviour support
- Using Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) and PACE to build safe, trusting relationships with young people and families
- Developing your staff team through coaching, reflective supervision and specialist LD training
- Ensuring full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Working with families, local authorities, schools and health professionals to achieve the best outcomes
- Driving the home toward an outstanding Ofsted rating
What we are looking for
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Children and Young People), or working towards it
- Proven experience as a Registered Manager, or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, within children's residential care
- Experience supporting children and young people with learning disabilities and/or autism
- A track record of strong Ofsted outcomes
- Commitment to trauma-informed, relational practice and an eagerness to keep learning
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
Your career pathway and professional development
We believe great leaders keep growing. As a Registered Manager with us you will benefit from:
- A clear, structured career pathway - from Registered Manager to Senior Registered Manager, Operations Manager and Responsible Individual
- Funded professional development, including Level 5 and further leadership qualifications
- Full training in Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP), with reflective supervision and consultation to embed it in your home
As an organisation with a UK-first DDP Residential Certification, DDP is how we care for children, and how we develop and support our people - you will lead with it, and grow with it.
What is in it for you
- Competitive salary, performance-related bonus plus a car
- A defined route to senior and operational leadership, with regular career conversations
- Strong senior leadership and operational support
- Ongoing training and development, including Safer Recruitment and leadership pathways
- Refer-a-friend and wellbeing schemes
- A family-owned organisation that invests in its people
Apply now and take the next step in your specialist leadership career.
About The Beeches
The Beeches is part of Silver Birch Care (Holdings) Limited, a family-owned provider of children's residential care and education. We are growing, and we are committed to growing our people with us - many of our leaders started their careers here.
About Silver Birch Care Holdings
Silver Birch Care Holdings is a leading provider of high-quality education, supported accommodation, residential care, and specialist support for children and young people aged 5 to 25 across the UK.
Working in partnership with over 60 local authorities, we support children and young people to overcome challenges, celebrate their achievements, and build the skills they need to live safe, happy, and fulfilling lives.
We are a family-owned provider, driven by our commitment to care. This makes us different from other organisations in the sector. Because we are not owned by venture capital investors or corporate shareholders, we reinvest any surplus funds into our services and support charities around the world.
We are proud that Clover Childcare Services is the UK’s first Dyadic Developmental Practice (DDP) Residential Certified Organisation, reflecting our strong commitment to trauma-informed and attachment-focused care.
Safeguarding
Silver Birch Care Holdings is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks, in line with relevant statutory guidance and regulatory requirements.
This includes satisfactory references, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and, where applicable, an equivalent international check. By registering with us, you agree to be contacted about relevant roles across our services. Our recruitment process is supported by both human review and artificial intelligence.
