Job Title: Children's Registered Manager
Location: East Lancashire / Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum (including discretionary bonus of up to £10,000 for dual-home responsibility)
Employment Type: Full Time / Permanent
Service: Children's Residential Home
Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)
Experience Required: Significant experience in residential children's care, including leadership or management experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's home
The Home:
Our client is looking for an experienced and compassionate Children's Registered Manager to lead one of their therapeutic children's homes. This is an opportunity to make a lasting difference by creating a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment where young people can thrive.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management and development of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality therapeutic care while maintaining full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a confident, reflective and values-led leader who is passionate about achieving the very best outcomes for children and young people.
You will have:
Significant experience within residential children's care.
Leadership or management experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
A thorough understanding of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
A therapeutic, trauma-informed and child-centred approach.
The ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
Who you will be working for:
Our client is a specialist provider of therapeutic residential childcare, delivering high-quality, child-centred care where children and young people feel safe, valued and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join an organisation committed to building strong relationships, embedding therapeutic practice and maintaining consistently high standards of care.
You'll play a key role in:
Leading a therapeutic, nurturing children's home.
Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections.
Driving continuous improvement and quality assurance.
Working closely with families, placing authorities and partner agencies.
Supporting children to achieve positive outcomes across education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence.
Progression:
Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction.
Leadership development programme.
Regular supervision.
Reflective practice sessions.
Support towards Level 5 qualification where required.
Benefits:
Salary up to £75,000 including discretionary bonus.
Supportive and values-led leadership team.
Comprehensive induction programme.
Regular professional supervision.
Leadership development opportunities.
Opportunities to influence the growth and development of services.
Competitive benefits package.
Enhanced DBS provided as part of safer recruitment.
Ethos:
Our client believes every child deserves to feel safe, nurtured and supported. Their homes are built around therapeutic practice, strong relationships and consistent leadership, with a clear ambition to achieve and sustain Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Culture:
You'll be joining a reflective, child-focused organisation that values collaboration, accountability, continuous learning and delivering outstanding care for children and young people.
Sponsorship is not available.
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 dedicated team, apply today.
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