Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + £5,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus

Working Hours: Full-time, Permanent

Employment Type: Permanent

Sponsorship: Not available

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Manchester
• Type of YPs: CSE, EBD, and complex trauma backgrounds
• Ofsted Rating: Previously Good
• Ratio of staff to children: 2:1
• Current Occupancy: 2 YPs

Who we are looking for

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people and leading a high performing team in children's residential care? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to join a well established 4 bed children's home in Goole, supporting young people with CSE and EBD needs.

You'll be responsible for ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive. The successful candidate will be motivated, resilient, and committed to achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes with Ofsted.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 6 months).
• Strong knowledge of The Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and SCCIF.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and retain a stable team.
• Experience in working with children affected by trauma, neglect, and exploitation (CSE).
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Who you will be working for

You will be joining one of the UK's largest and most established providers of children's residential care and specialist education services. This organisation operates across the country, delivering high quality, trauma informed care to young people aged 8-17.

The group is part of a wider social care family that invests heavily in leadership development, therapeutic frameworks, and staff wellbeing.

• Company Size: Large National Provider
• Number of Homes: 150+ across the UK
• Future Plans: Continuous growth with new homes and service expansions
• Other Services: Education, fostering, therapy, and specialist health services

Why this Home & Company

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE + £5,000 Annual Bonus
• Management Incentive Plan and long term career growth opportunities
• Leadership Development Programme delivered through the internal Leadership Academy
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
  • "Recommend a Friend" scheme
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Long Service Awards
  • Discounts on restaurants, holidays, and family days out
• Supportive leadership culture with clear progression pathways
• Opportunity to lead a stable, high performing team and make a measurable impact on children's lives

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the home in line with Ofsted regulations and company standards.
• Develop and oversee individual care plans addressing education, health, and emotional needs.
• Promote a culture of consultation and participation for young people.
• Recruit, train, and retain a motivated and consistent staff team.
• Ensure effective partnership working with parents, social workers, and external agencies.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, and compliance effectively.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.

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 professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Applicants must have previous experience working within an Ofsted registered children's residential home.