Trainee Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Oldham, Manchester
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Career?
We're looking for an ambitious childcare professional who is ready to develop into a successful Registered Manager. If you have experience in children's residential care and are looking for an employer who will invest in your future, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation as a Trainee Registered Manager.
Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll receive hands-on mentoring, structured training, and the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence needed to progress into a Registered Manager position.
About the Role:
As a Trainee Registered Manager, you'll be involved in every aspect of running a children's residential home. You'll learn how to lead teams, maintain high-quality care standards, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading by example, is passionate about making a difference, and is committed to providing children with safe, stable, and nurturing homes.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Day-to-day management of the home.
- Leading shifts and providing guidance to the staff team.
- Promoting a positive, child-centred culture.
- Supporting staff recruitment, induction, supervision, and development.
- Monitoring the quality of care and ensuring safeguarding standards are consistently met.
- Building positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and other professionals.
- Assisting with audits, quality assurance, and Ofsted compliance.
- Developing the leadership skills required to become a Registered Manager.
We're Looking For Someone Who Has:
- Experience working within a children's residential home.
- A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
- Confidence in leading and motivating others.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- A commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children.
Essential Requirements:
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or willing to work towards it
- Experience either in a Deputy Manager or Homes Manager position
- Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer:
- A clear development pathway to Registered Manager.
- Dedicated mentoring from experienced leaders.
- Funded Level 5 qualification (where applicable).
- Excellent opportunities for career progression.
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- The opportunity to make a lasting difference to children's lives.
Why Join Us?
We believe great managers are developed, not just recruited. That's why we invest in our people, providing the training, support, and opportunities they need to build rewarding careers in residential childcare.
If you're ready to develop your leadership skills and take the next step towards becoming a Registered Manager, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Residential Childcare: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
