Role: Registered Manager
Location: St Helens
Salary: £54,725.67 - £61,390.82 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead The Meadows—a specialist residential service supporting children and young people to thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to shape a high-quality, therapeutic environment where safety, care, and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role:
As Registered Manager, you will have overall leadership and operational responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
You will:
Create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can flourish- Provide inspirational leadership to a dedicated team
- Drive high-quality care delivery, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure the home consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted standards
- Manage staffing, budgets, and occupancy to ensure a sustainable and effective service
About You:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
- Significant experience in children’s residential care or a similar provision
- Demonstratable leadership and management experience within a residential or similar setting
- Strong understanding of:
o Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) & Quality Standards
o Trauma-informed care and child development
o Social, emotional, and mental health needs
o Safeguarding and inspection frameworks
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Strong organisational, reporting, and IT skills
Benefits:
Fully funded training and development opportunities.- Competitive benefits including Life Insurance, Medicash Scheme, Pension, Blue Light Card, and access to discounts.
- Access to Financial Wellbeing via Wagestream
- Starting on 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by one additional day a year – capped at 38 days
- Enhanced DBS check paid for and maintained on the update service.
- Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation
How to Apply
To apply for this position please complete an online application form. Alternatively, please send a copy of your current CV and a covering statement to
Closing date
Closing date for applications will be 7th June 2026
Interviews
Interviews are propsoed to to take place week commencing 15th June 2026
Our Values–iACCORD
We live and work by our values:
Integrity | Ambition | Courage | Compassion | Optimism | Respect | Dignity
These guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity
