Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

25 days annual leave plus bank hols

Free meals on shift

In-house training and development

Career progression opportunities

On-call support

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a new 2–4 bed EBD home in North Manchester. You will oversee registration, setup and ongoing day-to-day management, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership & Management for Children's Residential Care or willingness to work towards it, with strong leadership and a commitment to positive outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Experience with EBD/complex needs and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead registration, opening and day-to-day management of the new 2–4 bed EBD home.
• Ensure service operates in line with Ofsted and safeguarding standards.
• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop a high-performing staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Staff development

People management

Decision making

Communication

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Children's Residential Care)

Job description

Location: North Manchester

Salary & Benefits

• Additional bonus structure in place
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Free meals on shift
• In-house training and professional development
• Clear opportunities for career progression
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Expected on-call support when required

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD and complex needs
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to recruit, motivate and develop a staff team
• Strong understanding of care planning, risk management and safeguarding
• Ability to maintain high standards of compliance and quality
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Child-centred approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children's Residential Care, or willingness to work towards it
• Flexibility to provide on-call support when required
• Lead the registration, opening and day-to-day management of the new 2–4 bed EBD home
• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding standards
• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop a high-performing staff team
• Establish a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment for young people
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding and behaviour support
• Ensure young people's individual needs, wishes and outcomes remain central to the service
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and the day-to-day running of the home
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all regulatory and compliance requirements are met
• Prepare the service for Ofsted inspection and drive continuous improvement
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and other professionals
• Monitor staff performance and promote a strong culture of safeguarding and professional practice
• Support positive outcomes for young people across wellbeing, education, independence and personal development
• Participate in the on-call rota when required