Children Registered Manager

Overview

Location:

Wigan, Greater Manchester

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + bonus once home is up and running

Contract:

Full-time, permanent

Brook Street Social Care is proud to be working in partnership with a new children's residential care provider who is opening a brand-new solo placement children's home in Wigan. We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Children's Home Registered Manager to lead this exciting service from pre-registration through to opening and long-term development.

This is a rare opportunity for a Registered Manager who thrives on building high-quality services from the ground up and who is confident supporting children with complex and high-acuity needs.

As the Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance with Ofsted regulations.

• Leading the Ofsted registration process and preparing the home for inspection
• Recruiting, developing, and managing a skilled and resilient staff team
• Creating a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment tailored to a solo placement model
• Ensuring compliance with Children s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Developing and implementing robust care plans and risk management strategies
• Working closely with external professionals, commissioners, and families
• Managing budgets, rotas, and operational performance
• Acting as a strong, consistent role model and leader within the service

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Residential Children s Manager experience within a children s residential setting
• Experience supporting children with complex behaviours, EBD, or high-acuity needs
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or working towards
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to lead a service to Good or Outstanding standards
• Confidence working within a solo placement or small-home environment
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children

• The opportunity to open and shape a brand-new children s home
• A supportive and values-led provider committed to quality and outcomes
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Autonomy to develop a service that truly puts the child at the centre

If you are an experienced Children s Home Registered Manager (or a Deputy Manager who is ready for the step up to being a Registered Manager) looking for your next challenge and want to play a key role in developing a specialist solo placement service in Wigan, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Brook Street Social Care for a confidential discussion.

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