Children's Registered Home Manager

Regional Manager (Children's Residential)

Location: North West England (with travel across the region)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + annual performance bonus

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Mileage allowance.
• Fully funded qualifications and professional development.
• Structured leadership career pathway.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Simply Health cashback plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy and more).
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support initiatives.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff referral scheme of up to £1,000.
• Casual dress policy.
• On-site parking.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• A minimum of 5 years' leadership experience within residential childcare.
• Proven multi-site management experience with a track record of improving services and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Extensive experience in staff leadership, performance management and financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using systems, data and structured processes.
• A supportive, calm and coaching leadership style.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of specialist children's homes across the North West region.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Registered Managers.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance across all services.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and achieve the best possible outcomes for young people and local authorities.
• Manage budgets and ensure effective financial performance across the region.Develop and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, professional bodies and stakeholders.
• Champion a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care, promoting high warmth and high control practices.
• Support services with challenging placements and drive positive change and service development.
• Monitor performance, quality standards and compliance to ensure outstanding service delivery.