Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Manager Children s Residential
£50,000 - £55,00
2 bed
Manchester

Our client, a well-established children s residential care provider, is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead their 2-bed Complex Care home, currently rated Outstanding by Ofsted. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader committed to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

What s on Offer

• Highly competitive annual salary (dependent on experience)
• Management Incentive Plan eligibility
• Annual quality & commercial bonus of up to £5,000
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend-a-Friend scheme
• Team Rewards
• Long Service Awards
• Structured Management Development Programme via in-house Leadership Academy
• Ongoing professional development and career progression

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of a 2-bed children s home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and National Minimum Standards
• Maintain a minimum Ofsted rating of Good
• Develop and oversee personalised care plans tailored to each young person
• Recruit, develop and retain a stable, high-performing team
• Promote young people s participation and consultation in their care
• Allocate and support Key Workers to implement care plans effectively
• Manage safeguarding, complaints and child protection matters
• Work in partnership with families, carers and external professionals
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings
• Manage budgets effectively and ensure strong commercial performance

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years experience in residential childcare
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to enrol within 6 months
• Strong knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF and relevant childcare legislation
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Strong leadership, organisational and budget management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Full UK Driving Licence