Children's Home Registered Manager

The Esland Group Ltd; Northwich; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Northwich is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to oversee a new assessment home. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £53,000 per annum, a £3,600 car allowance, and potential bonuses. Responsibilities include managing care, recruiting staff, and ensuring compliance with care standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential care and relevant qualifications, with a commitment to promoting children's well-being.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

£3,600 car allowance

33 days annual leave

Work-life balance

Access to holiday home

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a relevant position in residential care.
• At least 12 months experience in supervising care staff.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the children's home.
• Recruit and train staff to provide quality care.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Skills

Residential care of children

Supervision and management of care staff

Knowledge of legislation and regulations

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Department: Assessments

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Arley Grange - Northwich

Reporting To: Regional Assessments Manager

Compensation: £44,000 - £53,000 / year

Description

Are you driven by changing children’s lives for the better? Join Esland and become a part of our highly valued team!

Pay rate: £44,000 to £53,000 per annum + £3,600 car allowance + bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 in addition

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (additional/alternative hours may be requested on occasion, to meet business need)

We are seeking a committed, diligent Registered Children\'s Home Manager to join our new Assessment Home based in Northwich (Cheshire). The home will open in early 2026. Arley Grange will be a two-bed service proving immediate intervention and trauma-informed, therapeutic support. Over a 12 week placement, our young people are given security, support, and stabilisation in a nurturing and peaceful environment. Every placement provides PACE principle of residential care, access to education and participation in outdoor/adventure activities. We are passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for our young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being underpins every decision we make. This is a perfect opportunity for an experienced deputy or home manager, who wishes to take the next step in their career. You will be an integral part of recruiting staff, preparing the home and liaising with key personnel to ensure that we meet regulations, statement of purpose and expectations.

What we can offer a Children's Home Registered Manager

• A competitive salary of up to £53,000 (dependant on experience and qualifications), plus a bonus structure with the potential to earn up to £8,500 (based on achievable KPIs)
• A car allowance of £3,600 per annum
• Full support within your role and a good work/life balance within a friendly, close-knit team
• A warm, family work environment and a company culture focused on fun!
• 33 days annual leave
• Fantastic opportunities for career development
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company!
• Much more!

Requirements for a Children's Home Registered Manager

• A minimum of 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children, within the last 5 years (essential)
• At least 12 months experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of care staff (essential)
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, England (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, England (highly desirable)
• Previous experience of participating in Ofsted inspections (essential)
• An in-depth knowledge of legislations, regulations and best practice surrounding the care of children and to successfully implement this within your home (essential)
• A full, UK driving licence issued in the UK (essential)
• Right to work in the UK with no restrictions (essential)
• Candidates must be over the age of 21 to meet industry regulations (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.