Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Are you a passionate, experienced leader ready to make a meaningful difference in children's lives?

We are seeking a Registered Children's Manager to lead a beautifully newly refurbished, residential children's home in the North West. This is a rewarding opportunity to build a warm, therapeutic, and stable environment for young people aged 7-17, many of whom have experienced trauma and complex life challenges.

Registered Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a dedicated care team, promoting a nurturing, high-quality environment.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and all relevant legislation.
• Drive team performance through coaching, supervision, and ongoing development.
• Maintain robust safeguarding, care planning, and quality assurance procedures.
• Foster an open, inclusive culture where children feel safe, supported, and heard.
• Collaborate with professionals, families, and agencies to meet every child's individual needs.
• Play a leading role in future service development and growth.

What We're Looking For in the ideal Registered Manager

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People or equivalent (Level 5 in Leadership & Management preferred or willingness to complete).
• Deep knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and child-centred care practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and crisis management skills.
• A compassionate, organised, and empowering approach to care.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package £45,000 - £60,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Performance and OFSTED related bonus scheme
• Full support from a child-centred, people-led leadership team
• A newly refurbished home you can build from the ground up
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Regular recognition, staff wellbeing focus, and company events
• Pension scheme and on-site parking
• Career progression and involvement in service development.
• Supportive and values-led working environment.
• Comprehensive training and development plan.
• On-call support structure and flexibility.

If you're ready to lead a home where every child matters, and to shape a team that offers stability, compassion, and hope, we'd love to hear from you.