Registered manager Children Learning disabilities and mental health

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (LD / Trauma)

Location:

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary: £51,500 per annum + £2,000 per child

Contract:

Full‑time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home specialising in Learning Disabilities (LD) and Trauma‑informed care. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people by providing safe, nurturing, and therapeutic care.

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintain compliance with all regulations and standards
• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the staff team
• Develop and maintain a trauma‑informed, child‑centred culture
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and risk management
• Manage staffing, recruitment, supervision, training, and performance
• Oversee budgets, occupancy, and financial performance
• Build positive relationships with children, families, placing authorities, and external professionals
• Lead on inspections and action plans to achieve Good or Outstanding outcomes

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Significant experience working in children’s residential care, ideally with LD and/or trauma backgrounds
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people

• Competitive salary of £51,500 per annum
• £2,000 per child performance‑related bonus
• Supportive senior leadership and provider
• Opportunities for further professional development
• The chance to shape and develop a high‑quality service from the ground up

If you are a motivated and values‑driven leader looking for your next challenge in children’s residential care, we would love to hear from you.