Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (Solo Placement – EBD & Complex Needs)
Location: Oldham/Failsworth
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per year
Plus: Performance Bonus | Flexible Working | Career Progression
Lead an Established, Good-Rated Home and Make a Lasting Difference
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our established solo children's residential home supporting a young person with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
Having been successfully established for almost two years, the home recently achieved a Good Ofsted rating, reflecting the quality of care, leadership, and outcomes provided. We are now seeking a motivated leader who shares our commitment to delivering exceptional care and supporting young people to reach their full potential.
What's on Offer?
✔ Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000
✔ Performance-related bonus
✔ Company pension
✔ Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home administrative days
✔ Full support from an experienced, full-time Responsible Individual
✔ Accessible and supportive Directors with extensive experience within the children's residential care sector
✔ Ongoing professional development and funded training
✔ Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
✔ Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
✔ Referral bonus scheme
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership, management, and continued development of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance are maintained.
You will:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated residential care team
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards
- Promote positive outcomes and life opportunities for the young person in placement
- Drive a child-centred culture focused on therapeutic and trauma-informed care
- Lead safeguarding practices and maintain a safe, nurturing environment
- Manage recruitment, supervision, performance management, and staff development
- Monitor quality assurance processes and implement continuous improvements
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and partner agencies
- Manage budgets and ensure effective operational performance
- Continue building on the home's recent Good Ofsted judgement with a view towards achieving Outstanding
Why Join Us?
Unlike many providers, we believe strong leadership starts with strong support. You will benefit from working alongside an experienced full-time Responsible Individual who is actively involved in the service and available to provide guidance whenever needed.
Our Directors have many years of experience within the children's residential sector and understand the realities of managing a home. They are committed to creating a positive culture where managers feel valued, listened to, and empowered to succeed.
This is an opportunity to lead a stable, established home where your ideas, expertise, and leadership will genuinely shape the future of the service.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years' experience working within Children's Residential Care
- At least 1 year's experience in a leadership role within a children's residential setting (Team Leader, Senior Residential Support Worker, Deputy Manager, or Registered Manager)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards if not already achieved
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's legislation, and Ofsted requirements
- Experience supporting children with EBD and complex needs
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
Who Should Apply?
This role is ideal for:
- Existing Registered Managers seeking a supportive and progressive organisation
- Deputy Managers ready to take the next step in their career
- Team Leaders or Senior Residential Support Workers with strong leadership experience and the ambition to progress into management
- Professionals passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with EBD and complex needs
Apply Today
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference, lead an established Good-rated home, and be supported by experienced professionals who understand the sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per year
Benefits
- Company pension
- Performance bonus
- Work-from-home administration days
- Ongoing professional development
- Employee assistance programme
- Referral programme
- Supportive senior leadership team
- Career progression opportunities
Experience
- Children's Residential Care: Minimum 2 years (required)
- Leadership or Management within a Children's Residential Setting: Minimum 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: Failsworth
- Children's Residential Care: Minimum 2 years (required)
- Leadership or Management within a Children's Residential Setting: Minimum 1 year (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (required)
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
