Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Mileage allowance

Fully funded qualifications

Leadership career pathway

33 days annual leave

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is seeking a Regional Manager (Children's Residential) for the North West region with travel across the area. The role oversees specialist homes, leads Registered Managers, and ensures top care quality and regulatory compliance.

The position requires strong leadership, trauma-informed care understanding, and extensive experience in staff leadership, performance, and financial management. A supportive, coaching leadership style is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' leadership experience within residential childcare.
• Proven multi-site management with track record of improving services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of specialist childrens homes across the North West region.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Registered Managers.
• Ensure highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Promote continuous improvement and best outcomes for young people and local authorities.
• Manage budgets and drive financial performance across the region.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical skills

Coaching leadership

Problem solving

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Regional Manager (Children's Residential)

Location: North West England (with travel across the region)
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum + annual performance bonus

Benefits

• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Mileage allowance.
• Fully funded qualifications and professional development.
• Structured leadership career pathway.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Simply Health cashback plan (dental, optical, physiotherapy and more).
• Access to wellbeing and mental health support initiatives.
• Company pension scheme.
• Staff referral scheme of up to £1,000.
• Casual dress policy.
• On-site parking.

Successful Candidates Will Have

• A minimum of 5 years' leadership experience within residential childcare.
• Proven multi-site management experience with a track record of improving services and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or willingness to complete).
• Extensive experience in staff leadership, performance management and financial management.
• In-depth knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence using systems, data and structured processes.
• A supportive, calm and coaching leadership style.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of specialist children's homes across the North West region.
• Lead, support and develop a team of Registered Managers.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance across all services.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and achieve the best possible outcomes for young people and local authorities.
• Manage budgets and ensure effective financial performance across the region.Develop and maintain strong relationships with external agencies, professional bodies and stakeholders.
• Champion a therapeutic, child-centred approach to care, promoting high warmth and high control practices.
• Support services with challenging placements and drive positive change and service development.
• Monitor performance, quality standards and compliance to ensure outstanding service delivery.