Registered Manager - Children's Home

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services (2-bed) Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)

Have you been looking for a Registered Manager role where you can genuinely shape a new home from the ground up, with real autonomy, strong values, and day-to-day support from an exceptional Responsible Individual?

This is an opportunity to lead a new 2-bed children's home in Saddleworth, backed by an experienced RI with 16 years in children's residential care, who has progressed from Residential Support Worker to senior operational leadership within one of the UK's most highly regarded national providers, supporting homes to achieve and sustain Good and Outstanding outcomes.

Job overview

Job title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services
Location: Saddleworth, Oldham (OL3)
Salary: £48,000 to £52,000 plus Ofsted bonus
Hours: 9am to 5pm or 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, with on-call duties
Employment type: Permanent
Service: Ofsted-regulated children's home

The home

A new 2-bed provision with a strong focus on consistency, structure, and therapeutic practice. Staffing will typically operate at 2:1, or in line with assessed need.

Who this role suits

This role will suit either:
A Deputy Manager ready to step up with structured support and guidance from the RI and leadership team.
A confident Registered Manager who wants to put their own stamp on a home, with the freedom to build a stable, values-led culture from day one, and the opportunity to dual register in Autumn 2026.

What we are looking for

A passionate, knowledgeable, and values-driven leader who puts children at the centre of every decision, and who:

• Has senior experience within children's residential care
• Understands the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and SCCIF
• Leads with integrity, calmness, and a consistent approach
• Builds and develops high-performing teams through coaching and supportive leadership
• Values structure, boundaries, and therapeutic approaches
• Thrives in an environment where autonomy and creativity are encouraged

Essential requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior leadership role within an Ofsted-registered children's home
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare

Desirable

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this (with support provided)

Who you will be working for

A small, ambitious, values-led children's residential care provider growing sustainably to a maximum of six homes. The organisation prioritises trust, safety, consistency, and staff wellbeing, and is committed to building a culture where staff feel supported, listened to, and empowered to deliver outstanding care.

Why this role

• Progression opportunity
• Opportunity to dual register a second home nearby in Autumn 2026
• Clear pathway into senior leadership as the organisation grows
• A genuine chance to shape a new service, not inherit problems

Qualification and development

• Support to complete Level 5 if not already held
• CPD, specialist training, coaching, and leadership development

Benefits

• Performance bonus scheme
• £100 birthday bonus
• Blue Light Card
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Supportive and values-led leadership culture

How to apply

If you are ready to lead a new home with the autonomy to do things properly, and the support to succeed, apply today.

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