Children’s Home Registered Manager

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager for a children's home in Stockport. This full-time role involves leading a team to provide high-quality care for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. You'll ensure compliance with regulations, develop staff, and implement care plans to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. Join a supportive team focused on making a lasting impact while enjoying professional development opportunities. This is your chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to creating opportunities for all.

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to ensure the home operates to the highest standards.
• Oversee care planning for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Team Development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Home Registered Manager, Stockport

Client:

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

2f1aa0d9029e

Job Views:

3

Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

Job Description:

Children’s Home Registered Manager
MB4 (£43,693 - £49,764)
37 Hours, Full Time
Permanent
Broadfield's Children’s Home

Application Deadline: 21 May 2025, 11:59pm
Please be aware that we may close this vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Shortlisting Date: 23 May 2025
Interview Date: 30 May 2025
Interview Type: Face to face

Your Role

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a 5-bedroom residential home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity for a committed leader to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children by providing a safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Management: Ensure the home operates to the highest standards in line with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Team Development: Lead, manage, and support a team of residential support workers to deliver person-centred care.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Ensure the home remains fully compliant with legislative and regulatory requirements, promoting a strong safeguarding culture.
• Care Planning: Oversee the implementation of individual care plans, supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work effectively with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies.
• Financial & Operational Oversight: Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and resources effectively to ensure high-quality service delivery

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent, or willingness to work towards it).
• Significant experience in a leadership role within a children’s residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding policies.
• A proven track record in improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD, trauma, and complex needs.
• Exceptional leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• The ability to inspire and develop staff to provide outstanding care.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

About Us

This is an opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive team where you have the chance to make a lasting impact on children’s lives whilst making the most of ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We’re keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

If you would like to find out more about the role please contact Liz Vetcher on [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

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Please note that we have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers and ex-military personnel. As part of the Guaranteed Assessment Scheme you will therefore be guaranteed an interview if you meet both the criteria for the scheme and the essential job role criteria.

Find out if you meet the criteria here: https://www.greater.jobs/our-guaranteed-assessment-scheme

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Created on 08/05/2025 by TN United Kingdom