Children's Registered Home Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £55,000 for one home / Up to £60,000 for dual registration
Additional earning potential: Performance-based bonuses of up to £5,000
Location: South Ribble, Preston
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week
Service: Children's residential home supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs

Salary & Benefits

• Salary of up to £55,000 for one home or up to £60,000 for dual registration
• Performance-based bonuses of up to £5,000
• 22 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Career progression and leadership development opportunities
• Employee recognition schemes, including Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year
• Support from central HR, Learning & Development, Referrals, Recruitment and Operations teams
• Loyalty bonuses for length of service
• Regular team-building activities
• Positive, values-driven working culture

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential care within the last 5 years
• Previous experience leading or managing a team within residential childcare
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People's Services, or working towards it
• Level 3 or Level 4 NVQ specific to Residential Childcare
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care
• Confidence in leading teams, managing performance and supporting staff development
• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people to reach their full potential
• Commitment to high-quality care, continuous improvement and positive outcomes

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day management of the children's residential home
• Lead and develop a safe, nurturing and empowering environment where young people can thrive
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure the welfare of children and young people remains paramount
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a skilled and effective residential care team
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained, supported and equipped to deliver high-quality care
• Manage staff performance and promote a culture of reflection, learning and continuous development
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and individual support strategiesEnsure children's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions and care practices
• Monitor standards of care, identify areas for improvement and drive positive outcomes
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers, Local Authorities and other professionals
• Work closely with the wider senior leadership team to support the continued development and success of the service
• Balance operational management and regulatory compliance with compassionate, child-centred leadership