Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Lancashire.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that is committed to providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs (EBD). You'll play a key role in building a high-performing team, maintaining excellent standards of care, and achieving positive outcomes for the children you support.

Salary & Benefits

* Salary of £55,000 - £63,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, registration history, and home size

* Ofsted Bonus of up to £3,000 per year

* Sign-on Bonus of up to £3,000 within your first six months

* First-year earning potential of up to £66,000

* Blue Light Card

* Company pension

* Employee Welfare Programme, including GP access, counselling support, and retail discounts

* Support towards completing your Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

* Supportive management team and structured working environment

* Excellent career progression opportunities

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance are maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

* Leading the day-to-day operation of the children's home

* Creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people

* Recruiting, mentoring, and developing a high-performing staff team

* Ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and company policies

* Managing staff performance, quality assurance, and continuous service improvement

* Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and external professionals

* Driving the home towards Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

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About You

Essential Requirements

* Minimum 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential EBD setting

* Previous leadership or management experience within a children's home

* Experience of Ofsted registrations, inspections, or both

* Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation, and Ofsted regulations

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or an equivalent recognised qualification)

* Hold or be willing to complete the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

* Full UK Driving Licence

* Right to work in the UK (No sponsorship available)

Desirable

* 5+ years' experience within children's residential care

* Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural needs

* Proven track record of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed