Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
Brierfield, Lancashire (BB9 5PA)
Salary: £45,000–£60,000 per year (depending on experience) + Performance Bonus up to £15,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step?
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established provider for a Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
We also welcome applications from experienced and aspiring Deputy Managers who are ready to take the next step into their first Registered Manager position. If you have a proven track record within children's residential care, strong leadership skills, and the ambition to progress, we would love to hear from you.
Established in 2019, the home currently accommodates 3 young people and is looking for an inspirational leader to drive the service forward. Following recent management changes, the home has a Requires Improvement Ofsted rating, presenting an excellent opportunity for a motivated manager to achieve a Good or Outstanding outcome.
You'll be supported by an experienced Responsible Individual with an excellent track record of developing successful children's services.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the day-to-day management of the children's home.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted Regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people.
- Lead, inspire and develop a high-performing staff team.
- Oversee safeguarding, care planning, quality assurance and risk management.
- Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, families and external professionals.
- Drive continuous improvement and achieve positive Ofsted outcomes.
- Manage staffing, budgets and occupancy.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home.
- A good understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Applications are welcomed from:
- Experienced Registered Managers.
- Current Deputy Managers seeking their next leadership opportunity.
- Aspiring Deputy Managers with significant senior residential childcare experience (e.g. Senior Residential Support Workers or Team Leaders) who can demonstrate the skills, knowledge and ambition to progress into management. Full support and mentoring will be provided for the right candidate.
Salary & Benefits
✅ £45,000–£60,000 per annum (DOE)
✅ Annual performance bonus of up to £15,000
✅ 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
✅ Well-established home operating since 2019
✅ Strong support from an experienced Responsible Individual
✅ Opportunity to progress and make a genuine difference
Annual Performance Bonus
Earn an annual bonus based on your Ofsted rating and average occupancy.
Good
- 75% Occupancy – £5,000
- 80% Occupancy – £6,000
- 85% Occupancy – £7,500
- 90% Occupancy – £10,000
- 95%+ Occupancy – £12,500
Outstanding
- 75% Occupancy – £7,000
- 80% Occupancy – £8,500
- 85% Occupancy – £10,000
- 90% Occupancy – £12,000
- 95%+ Occupancy – £15,000
Bonus is calculated annually based on the home's average occupancy (1 April–31 March) and the most recent Ofsted inspection outcome.
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to take over a settled service with strong foundations and make a real impact. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care, developing teams and achieving outstanding outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working in an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home?
- Do you hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or are you currently working towards it)?
- Have you previously managed or deputised within a children's residential home?
- Are you registered with Ofsted, or have you previously completed an Ofsted registration?
- Are you able to reliably commute to Brierfield (BB9 5PA) or relocate before starting work?
Work Location: In person
