Children's Care Home Registered Manager

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Gorton, Manchester

£46,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience)

Full-time / Part-time | Permanent

About Alexandra Residential Care

Are you ready to lead a brand-new solo provision and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people? Alexandra Residential Care offers a unique opportunity to shape a high-quality service from the ground up in a beautifully refurbished home.

We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to help us create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs.

About You:

• You’re a passionate advocate for vulnerable children, with a strong understanding of their needs and the challenges they face.

• You have a deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

• You have a proven ability to design, develop, and implement personalised care plans and routines that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

• You’re meticulously organised ensuring care plans, staff rotas, and home operations are well-planned, compliant, and delivered on time.

• You have excellent leadership and relationship management skills, with experience building and maintaining strong teams and external partnerships.

• You’re a natural collaborator, able to work closely with social workers, families, schools, and healthcare professionals to support holistic care.

• You’re a creative and strategic thinker, confident in problem-solving and driving improvements in service delivery.

• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire your team and advocate effectively for the children in your care.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment, balancing daily priorities while staying focused on long-term impact.

• Experience or interest in one of the following areas would be beneficial: autism, learning disabilities, social justice, or trauma-informed care.

What will you be doing?

• Promote the welfare and safety of children and young people while protecting them from harm.

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted’s Framework for Inspection and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

• Lead the Ofsted registration process to become the Registered Manager of the home.

• Recruit, manage, and supervise a team of passionate and skilled Children’s Support Workers.

• Develop a high-quality care framework tailored to the specific needs of children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex health needs.

• Ensure the delivery of effective assessments, interventions, and individualized care plans.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional standards within the home.

Essential Requirements:

• A minimum of two years of experience working in a children’s home within the last five years.

• At least one year in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home.

• Experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a willingness to begin within three months of appointment).

What are the Perks

• Competitive Salary

• Bonus (upon Ofsted registration)

• Private medical insurance

• Gym membership