Registered Manager

Stoke-on-Trent

Full-Time Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum + benefits

Ribble Recruitment is assisting with the sourcing, screening, and initial stages of recruitment for this Registered Manager position.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a new 2-bed children's residential home supporting young people aged 7-17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Based in Stoke-on-Trent, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, compliance, and day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and wellbeing in line with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.

This is a pivotal leadership role, ideal for a committed and values-driven manager who is confident registering and developing a new service and creating a stable, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

• Lead the day-to-day running of the 2-bed children's home in line with Ofsted requirements and safeguarding standards
• Support the registration and successful opening of a new children's residential service
• Develop, implement, and regularly review child-centred care plans
• Monitor children's wellbeing, progress, and outcomes, providing consistent support and guidance
• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff, promoting trauma-informed and positive behaviour practices
• Ensure accurate record keeping, incident reporting, and audit readiness
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections, driving continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships with families, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
• Work closely with Directors and senior leadership to support service growth and development

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential home
• Experience supporting the registration of a new children's home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning, and children's residential legislation
• Confident, supportive leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• £50,000 - £60,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Performance-related bonuses (including Ofsted and occupancy incentives)
• On-call payments
• 30 days annual leave, plus birthday off
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Company pension scheme
• Free lunches, drinks, and snacks
• Gym and fitness incentives
• Casual workwear
• Company social events
• Full support from Director level
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation

• Monday to Friday
• Occasional out-of-hours support as required

If you're a committed Registered Manager looking to play a key role in shaping a new service and making a lasting difference in young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, contact Lewis Ashcroft at Ribble Recruitment.