Registered Manager - Children

Location: Preesall

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (3 Bed)

Location:

Preesall, Lancashire
Salary: £55,000 per annum, plus bonus

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent

Brook Street Social Care is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established children's residential care provider to recruit an experienced and Level 5 qualified Registered Manager for a 3-bedded children's home in Preesall, Lancashire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong, child-focused leader who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and creating positive outcomes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role:

As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the service is safe, compliant, and nurturing. You will lead and develop a staff team, promote a positive culture, and ensure the home meets all regulatory requirements.
Key resonsibilities include:

Overall management of the children's home in line with Ofsted regulations and company policies
Ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, and risk management
Leading, motivating, and developing the staff team through supervision, training, and appraisal
Maintaining occupancy, managing budgets, and contributing to service development
Building positive relationships with external professionals, families, and placing authorities
Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections, striving for "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes

The Ideal Candidate :

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Proven experience as a Registered Manager
Strong knowledge of children's residential legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks
A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
Confident leadership style with excellent communication and organisational skills

What's on

Offer:

Competitive salary package
Supportive and values-led organisation
Opportunity to make a real difference in a small, nurturing home
Long-term career development and stability
If you are an experienced Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager with your Level 5 qualification, and you're looking for your next permanent opportunity in Lancashire, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or for a confidential discussion, please contact Brook Street Social Care today.

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