A Rare Leadership Opportunity | Low Secure Children’s Residential Home

We are working on behalf of a private healthcare provider launching a new, purpose‑built Low Secure Children’s Residential Home in East Yorkshire. This is a flagship development and a genuinely rare opportunity to take full leadership of a high‑specification service from inception through to full operation.

Location: East Yorkshire
Salary: £70,000 – £140,000 + Profit Share Bonus (DOE)

The home is currently undergoing a premium refurbishment, due to complete within the next 3–4 months, and will comprise 12 luxury en‑suite bedrooms, therapeutic spaces, and landscaped grounds designed to support outstanding clinical and residential outcomes.

We are seeking a high‑calibre Registered Manager & Responsible Individual to lead this service, set strategic direction, and deliver exceptional care, compliance, and commercial performance.

The Role

This is a senior, influential leadership position with full responsibility for:

• Leading the registration, mobilisation, and launch of a Low Secure children’s service
• Developing and implementing robust, Ofsted‑compliant policies and procedures
• Recruiting, training, and leading a full multidisciplinary team
• Delivering a therapeutic, safe, and outcomes‑focused service aimed at Good / Outstanding Ofsted ratings
• Acting as the senior point of contact for Local Authorities and Children’s Services
• Managing budgets, occupancy, and overall commercial performance of the provision

About You

We are keen to speak with professionals who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience within Low Secure children’s residential environments
• A proven track record as a Registered Manager and/or Responsible Individual
• Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Experience building and leading teams at scale
• Established relationships with Local Authorities and commissioning teams
• Confidence operating at both strategic and operational leadership level

Package & Rewards

• Market‑leading salary: £70,000 – £140,000 (depending on role and experience)
• Attractive profit share bonus scheme
• Opportunity to lead a brand‑new, state‑of‑the‑art service from day one
• Significant autonomy, influence, and long‑term progression potential

How to Apply

This vacancy is being managed confidentially by a specialist recruitment consultancy.
For a discreet discussion or further information, please get in touch directly.

Contact information

James Maclean