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Registered Manager - Chester - £50,000–£70,000 per year

Bluestones Complex Care • Full-time • Chester, GB • £50k - £70k / year • 3d ago

Care Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care (RQF/NVQ)

Ofsted Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home)

Pay: £50,000–£70,000 + performance bonuses | Chester | Bluestones Complex Care

The Role at a Glance

Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
Location: Chester
Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
Experience: 2+ years in residential childcare management or supervisory role
Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo placement and multi-bed residential homes
Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract

About the opportunity

Join Bluestones Complex Care as an Ofsted Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.

Benefits

Salary £50,000–£70,000 (dependent on experience)
Performance bonuses based on young people’s measurable progression
£1,000 referral bonus
Free private healthcare
Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams

Requirements

Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role
Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of the children’s residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
Manage solo placement and multi-bed home settings, adapting to individual young people’s needs
Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows

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