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Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager in Loughinisland, Co. Down on a permanent full-time basis.

For you:

• £51,332 per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on-call” duties.
• Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm working hours (with an on-call requirement)
• Excellent career development opportunties.

The Client:

• Since 2016, our client is a leading provider of high‑quality, therapeutic residential care across the UK, creating safe, stable and nurturing environments for children and young people with complex needs. Known for trauma‑informed practice, strong safeguarding standards and a commitment to personalised, child‑centred support, they deliver care that genuinely transforms lives.
• With highly trained teams, structured care models and a focus on emotional wellbeing, our client works closely with social workers and local authorities to achieve positive, lasting outcomes.
• This is an opportunity to join an organisation where your leadership directly contributes to giving children the safety, consistency and trust they deserve.

The Job:

With a full Job Spec available on request the Registered Manager will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, ensuring regulatory compliance, and creating a safe, nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can thrive. You will:

• Lead, motivate, and develop the staff team.
• Oversee daily operations and ensure high standards of care.
• Take overall responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Manage care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour support.
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

• 2 years’ minimum experience working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging and pain-based behaviours.
• Social Work qualification (Degree or Diploma) for Northern Ireland roles
• NISCC registered.
• 2 years’ minimum experience managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
• Full UK or Irish driving license held for more than 1 year, and no more than 3 penalty points.
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI.
• Willingness to register with, or current registration with, the Northern Ireland Social Care Council where applicable.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.

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