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Regional Manager/RI (Children's Residential)
Location: North West England (with flexibility to travel across the region)
Salary: Competitive salary depending on experience + annual bonus
Contract: Full-time, Permanent | 40 hours per week (flexibility required)
We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Regional Manager to join our leadership team and help shape the future of our specialist children’s homes across the North West of England.
At Your Chapter, our aim is to transform the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse. Our therapeutic approach is at the heart of everything we do, and all of our staff are either professionally qualified or actively working towards therapeutic qualifications to ensure the highest level of care and support.
You will be responsible for:
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Ensuring that all residential services are to the highest standard and in a manner that promotes a culture of continuous improvement, striving to secure best outcomes for all young people and Local Authorities
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The management of a team of Registered Managers
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Ensuring the highest quality of care
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The unconditional positive regard for the young people in the home whilst setting clear boundaries and expectations, committing to the principle of ‘high warmth/ high control’ and sticking with difficult placements.
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Managing budgets
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Developing and sustaining effective relationships with external agencies, professional bodies, and stakeholders
You will have:
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Proven multi-site experience of improving children’s services and achieving positive outcomes for the children and young people.
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Extensive experience in staff leadership and management, financial management and regulatory compliance will be an advantage
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In depth knowledge of Quality Standards and Children’s homes regulations.
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Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young people)
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Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children’s and Young People’s Service or equivalent experience
What We’re Looking For
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Minimum of 5 years' leadership experience in residential childcare.
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Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
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Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to complete).
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Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
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Confident with systems, data, and structured processes.
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A supportive, calm and coaching leadership style.
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Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
What We Offer
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Competitive salary based on experience
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Annual bonus: performance-based
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Mileage allowance
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Fully funded qualifications and professional development
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Structured leadership career pathway
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33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
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Simply Health cashback plan – includes dental, optical, physio & more
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Access to wellbeing and mental health support
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Pension scheme (People’s Pension)
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Staff referral scheme – earn up to £1,000
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment and service delivery. We promote an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, and we value diversity. Treating people fairly, with dignity and respect is at the heart of what we do.
