Registered Care Manager at The Retreat – Activity-Based (Chester)

Registered Care Manager at The Retreat – Activity-Based

£40,000 to £56,000 per year
Chester / Full-time, permanent
UK right-to-work required – no sponsorship available

Lead therapeutic care beyond four walls. Build something special. Shape lives through activity, connection and leadership.

Embrace Care is seeking an experienced and values-driven Retreat Manager to lead one of our most distinctive services — a purpose-built, activity-based retreat supporting children, young people and adults with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities and Emotional & Behavioural Needs.

This role offers a rare opportunity to lead a service where outdoor learning, movement, creativity and therapeutic engagement are central to care delivery. It is ideal for a senior care leader who wants autonomy, trust and the space to lead differently while still operating within strong governance and safeguarding frameworks.

About the Service

Our Chester retreat is a purpose-built site comprising six individual lodges, surrounded by open green space designed to support outdoor activities, sensory regulation and fun-focused therapeutic work.

The service supports individuals through structured, activity-led care, delivered by a skilled and passionate team who prioritise safety, engagement and positive outcomes.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Full leadership and operational oversight of the retreat service
• Creating and sustaining a safe, inclusive and therapeutic environment
• Leading, developing and motivating a team of activity-based support staff
• Ensuring high standards in safeguarding, care planning and positive behaviour support
• Embedding person-centred, outdoor-focused and strengths-based practice
• Building effective relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies
• Driving quality, consistency and continuous improvement across the service

What You’ll Need

• Experience managing or deputising in a children’s or young adults’ care setting
• Experience delivering or overseeing activity-led or outdoor-based support
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management – Residential Childcare

(or equivalent / working towards)

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership capability
• A creative, calm and confident leadership style
• A genuine passion for therapeutic, open-air and engagement-focused care

What You’ll Receive

• £40,000 to £56,000 per year, depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time role
• Annual pay reviews recognising performance and impact
• Healthcare support, including dental, eye care and physiotherapy
• Loyalty bonuses – earn up to £32,000 over 10 years
• Free meals and on-site parking
• Annual awards ceremony with £10,000+ in prizes
• Ongoing leadership development and training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• £1,00 refer-a-friend bonus

Why Embrace Care

At Embrace Care, we believe exceptional outcomes come from trusted leadership, strong values and doing care differently.

Our leaders are supported, listened to and empowered to lead services that are safe, creative and genuinely life-changing. The retreat service reflects everything we stand for — care that is hands-on, heart-led and built around real human connection.

Apply Today

Click Apply Now to apply for the Registered Care Manager at the Retreat role at Embrace Care and take the next step in your senior leadership journey.