Registered Manager

Oxford Natural Healthcare Professionals • Full-time • Warrington, Cheshire • 4w ago

Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location: Warrington (WA1 & WA2)

Salary: £55,000 rising to £60,000 base + bonuses (OTE up to £75,000)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

We are recruiting an experienced Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes in Warrington, located just 3 miles apart.

This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the very start of registration, shaping two high-quality services with strong organisational backing and small, manageable homes.

One home is ready for immediate registration, and the second will come online later this year as part of a dual-registration model.

Benefits

Earning Potential: Up to £75,000

Base salary: £55,000
Increases to £60,000 once second home opens
Ofsted bonuses:
Outstanding: £3,000 per home (up to £6,000)
Good: £1,500 per home (up to £3,000)
Placement retention bonus: up to £9,000

The Homes

Home 1 (WA2)

Solo provision (1 child)
Registration ready
Immediate start, manager required to attach to the application

Home 2 (WA1)

2-bed home
Planning approved
Registration ready July 2026
Part of a dual registration arrangement

Both homes will deliver therapeutic, trauma-informed care in nurturing, well-resourced environments.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a confident, experienced leader who can drive quality and compliance from day one.

Essential:

? Previously held Ofsted registration within the last 2 years (children’s homes)
? Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
? Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
? Proven experience leading registrations and inspections
? Confident managing staffing, quality assurance, and care planning

Desirable: