Children’s Registered Manager

✨ Children’s Home Registered Manager ✨

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Job Title:

Children’s Home Registered Manager
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Location:

Various – Lancashire & West Yorkshire
💷 Salary: £50,000 increasing to £65,000 upon successful registration of home
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Working Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
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Reports To:

Quality and Performance Director
🏠 Service:
Children’s Home – Therapeutic-led
👧🧒 Service Users:
Children & Young People aged 8–18, with complex needs including MH support, therapeutic interventions, and challenging behaviour
🎓 Qualifications

Required:

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
📆 Experience in Years

Required:

Minimum 4 years management experience in residential childcare
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Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent
🚫 Sponsorship is not available

• Location:
  
  Lancashire & West Yorkshire
• Type of YPs:
  Children aged 8–18, therapeutic needs, MH, challenging behaviours
• Ofsted Rating Requirement:
  Minimum of 2 “Good” or “Outstanding”
• Staff Ratio:
  Dependent on home size, leadership of staff team expected

We are seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager who:

• Has a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings in children’s homes
• Can lead, supervise, and appraise staff, including safer recruitment practices
• Is proficient in legislation, regulatory compliance, and Ofsted guidance
• Is passionate about care and motivated to positively influence the outcomes of children and young people
• Holds a driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Dynamic, professional, and innovative children’s care provider
• Bespoke,
  therapeutic‑led homes supported by a fully pledged clinical team
• Company committed to investing in people
  , providing excellent career progression opportunities
• Continually developing services with future opportunities to manage multi‑site operations

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  Career Progression: Opportunities to manage multiple homes as the organisation grows
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  Professional Development: Exposure to therapeutic approaches, MH experience, neuro de‑escalation techniques, DOLS
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  Benefits: Competitive salary with increase upon registration, supportive leadership culture, professional growth, and a chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives
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  Ethos & Culture: Collaborative, innovative, child‑centred, and supportive

• Lead a team in delivering high‑quality care and support to children and young people
• Work with external agencies, Ofsted, LA, and Reg 44 to ensure standards are met
• Develop and implement care plans, risk assessments, and strategies to meet regulatory requirements
• Monitor service effectiveness and ensure positive outcomes for children
• Oversee recruitment, supervision, and training of staff
• Maintain accurate records and reporting, ensuring compliance at all times

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare, or equivalent
• At least 4 years’ management experience in a residential children’s home setting
• Minimum of 2 “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings in previous roles
• Familiarity with therapeutic approaches, MH experience, DOLS, neuro de‑escalation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, child protection, and partnership working

The recruitment process includes robust vetting procedures. Successful applicants will be subject to references and enhanced DBS checks and must adhere to a strict professional code of conduct at all times.

If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, and want to join a forward‑thinking and professional organisation, we encourage you to apply today 🌟

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