Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Pay: £55,000–£65,000 + Performance Bonus | Brand-New EBD Home | Full-Time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new Ofsted-registered children's residential home in Greater Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is passionate about building and developing a service from the ground up, creating a safe and nurturing environment and making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
The home will provide residential care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, development and quality of the home.
You'll play a key role in establishing the service, developing a strong team and creating a positive, child-focused culture from the outset. You'll work closely with the wider management team to ensure the home delivers high standards of care and meets all Ofsted and regulatory requirements.
This is an opportunity to have genuine ownership of a new service and help shape how it develops and grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management and development of the children's residential home
- Take responsibility for the quality of care, safeguarding and outcomes for children and young people
- Support the opening and development of the new residential service
- Recruit, lead, support and develop a strong residential care team
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Develop and maintain effective care plans, policies, procedures and records
- Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external professionals
- Monitor and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and practice
- Lead a positive, supportive and child-centred culture within the home
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service development
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
- Minimum 2 years' experience working within children's residential care within the last 5 years
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or equivalent, or actively working towards the qualification
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, children's residential care and regulatory compliance
- Experience supporting the opening, development or growth of a children's residential service would be highly advantageous
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Resilient, values-driven and committed to providing high-quality, child-focused care
What We Offer
- £55,000–£65,000 per annum
- Performance-related bonus
- Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's residential service
- Genuine opportunity to develop and grow the service from the ground up
- Supportive management environment
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people
If you're an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a new children's residential service, we'd love to hear from you.
