Registered Childrens Home Manager
If you are interested in NS4L CFS Care as a Registered Manager, to help shape the culture and be part of a progressive residential children’s home service provision then join us in supporting children and young people in their own unique journeys to achieve the future that they personally aspire for.
This is dual registration, managing 2 homes alongside the Assistant Manager.
The Registered Children’s Home Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of a children’s residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance. This full-time, on-site role based in Wigan includes overseeing staff teams, providing supervision and support, and promoting a positive, therapeutic environment for children and young people. The manager will coordinate care plans, work closely with local authorities and external professionals, and ensure that each child’s needs, aspirations, and safety are central to all decisions. Daily tasks involve managing budgets and resources, maintaining accurate records, preparing for inspections, and implementing policies and procedures aligned with legislative and Ofsted requirements. The role also includes promoting continuous improvement, leading by example, and fostering a culture of respect, inclusion, and professional development.
Responsibilities.
- To assist the RI in the development of, and to be responsible for managing a Registered Children’s Home.
- To ensure that the home and staff operate in full accordance with all statutory, regulatory and standards requirements including:
- Children Acts 1989 & 2004
- Care Standards Act 2000
- Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
- To ensure that all children and young people have their needs met, their welfare promoted at all times and that they are safeguarded from any harm abuse, neglect, exploitation etc.;
- To be responsible for the development, control, co-ordination and support of the staff group;
- To supervise the Assistant Manager, enabling them to support supervising the staff team;
- To be responsible for ensuring that effective records are maintained in accordance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and associated Regulations and Standards;
- To be responsible for all aspects of budgetary control relating to the Home;
- To be responsible for ensuring that effective rotas are prepared and followed and provide an on call rota;
- To be responsible for co-ordinating admissions and discharges for the home and responding flexibly to requests for service, within the context of individual agreements and the home’s Statement of Purpose;
- To deliver a co-ordinated service through effective liaison with the Social Workers, all other connected professional agencies and parents/carers;
- To be responsible, in connection with the day-to-day management of young people, for liaison with Social Workers, GPs, Education staff other statutory and voluntary agencies, parents & carers;
- To work effectively with Commissioning Partners, Police, LSCB and Ofsted etc.; To set high standards in respect to their own professional conduct;
- To ensure effective communication across the whole staff team; To ensure staff receive support and supervision sessions;
- Ensure staff respond to any childcare concerns appropriately;
- To hold regular staff meetings and to keep staff fully informed of the CFS policy and practices;
- To ensure that the building, equipment and furniture is well maintained, cleaned and cared for.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Store discount
- Pay: £60,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
- Certificate of Higher Education (preferred)
- Leadership: 2 years (preferred)
- Children's Home: 5 years (preferred)
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Requirements
- Relevant professional qualification, such as Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards), and substantial experience in children’s residential care.
- Proven skills in team leadership, staff supervision, performance management, and the ability to build a positive, supportive workplace culture.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding practice, children’s social care legislation, and Ofsted regulatory requirements, with experience preparing for inspections.
- Excellent care planning, risk assessment, and case management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with local authorities, health, and education professionals.
- High-level communication, record-keeping, and report-writing skills, with attention to detail and professional integrity.
- Competence in budgeting, resource management, and using digital systems to support operational efficiency and compliance.
- Commitment to trauma-informed practice, equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to promoting the rights and well-being of children and young people.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including some evenings and weekends, and the ability to respond to emergencies; a valid driver’s license is highly beneficial.
