Children's Home: Registered Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Vetro Recruitment; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000 p.a.

Training & progression

Autonomy in shaping service culture

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a children’s home in Knowsley, Merseyside. You will lead a small residential setting, ensuring outstanding safeguarding and delivering a safe, positive environment for young people.

Requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or Level 4 with progression toward Level 5) and at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care with an Enhanced DBS check. Salary £50,000 per annum. Permanent role.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience within children's residential care.
• Enhanced DBS Check and a commitment to safeguarding and safer recruitment standards.

Responsibilities

• Providing strong, values-led leadership to ensure safeguarding, risk management, and child-centred care are at the heart of every decision.
• Driving compliance and quality standards in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and inspection readiness (including audits, policies, and evidence of outcomes).
• Recruiting, coaching, and developing a capable team, including supervision, training plans, performance management, and rota planning to ensure safe staffing.
• Building effective relationships with professionals while maintaining strict confidentiality and client anonymity.
• Overseeing care planning, incident management, and clear reporting to support stability, progress, and a safe admissions process.

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 4 Diploma with progression towards Level 5

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a children’s home in Knowsley, Merseyside. You will lead a small residential setting, ensuring outstanding safeguarding and delivering a safe, positive environment for young people.

Requires Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or Level 4 with progression toward Level 5) and at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care with an Enhanced DBS check. Salary £50,000 per annum. Permanent role.