Registered Manager

Excel Recruitment is thrilled to be hiring 2x Registered Managers for permanent, full-time positions in County Down with a starting salary of £51,332 per year

Locations: Carryduff & Loughinisland.

If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and young people, this is your chance to lead and inspire in a rewarding role.

Please note you must be a Qualified Social Worker to apply.

The Client:

  • Since 2016, our client has been a trusted provider of specialist residential care for vulnerable and traumatised children and young people. They offer highly personalised care in nurturing, stable, and trauma-informed environments, helping young people thrive and build brighter futures.
  • They are dedicated to creating safe, nurturing environments for vulnerable children in crisis.

The Role:

As a Registered Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and creating a safe, supportive space for young people. Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, motivating, and developing a dedicated staff team.
  • Overseeing daily operations to ensure the highest standards of care.
  • Taking responsibility for safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
  • Managing care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support strategies.
  • Building strong relationships with families, professionals, and stakeholders.
  • Driving continuous improvement and achieving excellent inspection outcomes.

The Person:

  • Experience: At least 2 years working with traumatised children and young people who display challenging behaviours.
  • Qualifications: Social Work Degree or Diploma (Northern Ireland roles) and NISCC registration.
  • Leadership Skills: Minimum 2 years managing staff, including coaching, supervision, and leading team meetings.
  • Driving License: Full UK or Irish license held for over 1 year, with no more than 3 penalty points.
  • Compliance: Ability to obtain Enhanced Access NI and register with NISCC if not already registered.

On Offer:

  • £51,332, negotiable, 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.

For more information, contact Wes McCullough. Ready to take the next step? Click the APPLY link and send your up-to-date CV today!

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Registered Manager

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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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager in Carryduff on a permanent full-time basis.

This role offers working hours of Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm with an expectation to perform “on-call” duties as they arise outside of these hours.

Salary for the role is offered at £51,332 per year along with additional incentives for covering the “on-call” duties.

The Client:

Since 2016, our client provides specialist residential care to some of the most vulnerable and traumatised children and young people. They provide highly individualised care within nurturing and stable domestic environments.

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.

#BELFHOS