Registered Manager

Location: Slyne, Lancaster

Salary: £50,000 per annum, with the potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonuses

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: Four children aged 8–18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties

Qualifications Required: A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children

Experience Required: Experience of managing staff teams within a residential setting

The Home

Number of beds: 4

Who we are looking for:

An experienced, ambitious leader ready to take the next step in their residential career.

You will have strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with the ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents and ensure the home protects and promotes the welfare of children at all times.

You will bring experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience, alongside a genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice, maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centred, outcomes-focused and responsive to the individual needs of each child, including maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working. You will support and develop your team through supervision, mentoring and care-focused training.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Our client is an established provider forming part of a wider national community of care services, with specialist central support functions including a designated recruitment team, HR and employee relations support, quality assurance and compliance teams, learning and development, safeguarding specialists, and health and safety teams.

Why this home & company:

A proven track record of excellence — our client's homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable and high-performing environment for senior leaders. ✅

Strong systems and operational structure — well-established systems, processes and frameworks support the day-to-day running of the home, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care.

Hands-on senior leadership — visible, practical support from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual, Operations Director and Managing Director.

Leaders who understand the role — the senior team includes experienced former Registered Managers, so support comes from people who understand the demands of the role.

A wider professional network — collaborate with a broader residential community of managers and professionals, sharing best practice and accessing helpful resources.

Opportunities to influence — get involved in wider participation groups and initiatives, including diversity and inclusion forums, giving you a voice beyond your home.

Progression:

Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities.

Training / qualifications:

Comprehensive induction and training programme, ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD), regular professional supervision, and access to training, development opportunities and peer support.

Benefits:

Competitive salary package

£3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome

£2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy

Company pension scheme

Regular professional supervision

Employee discount scheme

Access to wellbeing programmes

Comprehensive induction and training programme

Ongoing CPD

Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities

Supportive and experienced leadership team

Ethos:

A shared commitment to excellent care, where care is child-centred, outcomes-focused and responsive to the individual needs of each child.

Culture:

A supportive organisation with clear systems, experienced leaders and a strong support network. Our client values strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development, and will give you the tools and support to lead effectively and make a lasting difference.

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's dedicated team, apply today.

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