Children's Home Manager

Vetro Recruitment; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager for a three-bedded residential service in Liverpool. You will hold Ofsted registration and drive the service toward an Outstanding rating from a GOOD baseline.

The role requires leadership of a dedicated staff team, with full responsibility for operations, budgeting, and regulatory compliance. It is a full-time, permanent position with salary up to £60,000 plus performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership and team management in a children's residential setting.
• Strong focus on regulatory compliance and Ofsted standards.
• Budget oversight and financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Hold Ofsted registration as the Home Manager.
• Maintain and raise regulatory and company standards for quality care.
• Lead recruitment, management and mentorship of staff.
• Oversee daily operations, budget, and referrals.
• Collaborate with RI, HR and Operations for service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Team Leadership

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Registered Children's Home Manager - Liverpool

Salary Package: Up to £60,000 + Bonuses

Are you a dedicated leader committed to delivering outstanding therapeutic care? We are seeking a high-calibre Registered Manager to lead our established 3-bedded residential service in Liverpool.

This home specializes in supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Currently boasting a \"GOOD\" Ofsted rating, we need a manager who can maintain these high standards while driving the service toward \"Outstanding\".

Your Key Responsibilities

As the Registered Manager, you will have full autonomy over the home s operational, financial, and compliance success:

• Ofsted Registration: Formally hold the registration with Ofsted as the Home Manager.
• Excellence & Compliance: Consistently meet and exceed all regulatory and company quality standards.
• Team Leadership: Lead the recruitment, management, and mentorship of a dedicated staff team.
• Operational Control: Oversee daily functions, manage the home s budget, and handle the referral process.
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner effectively with the Responsible Individual (RI), HR, and Operations teams.

Contract & Essential Requirements

• Up to £60,000 per annum, supplemented by performance-based bonuses.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Deputy or Registered Manager within a children's residential setting is essential.
• Qualifications: NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (

Ready to lead this \"GOOD\" rated service to new heights in Liverpool?