Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Profit sharing

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Training & development

Career progression

Disocunts & wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd is recruiting a Registered Manager for a new specialist pre-permanence children’s home in Rochdale. You will lead the development, Ofsted registration and opening, and recruit a stable, high-performing team.

You will ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance and day‑to‑day operations, with a strong focus on outcomes for children and partnership with local authorities and social care professionals. The role offers a competitive salary and progression within a growing organisation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in children’s residential care.
• Strong management experience in an Ofsted-regulated home, ideally as Registered Manager.
• Proven track record of achieving strong regulatory outcomes (Good/Outstanding).

Responsibilities

• Lead development, Ofsted registration and opening of the Rochdale home.
• Recruit, lead and develop a stable, high-performing staff team.
• Establish a safe, nurturing environment with high care standards.
• Ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance and readiness for Ofsted inspection.
• Oversee day-to-day operation, occupancy, QA and financial management.
• Support children to develop confidence, routines and relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted-regulated setting

Regulatory compliance

Recruiting & development

Stakeholder collaboration

Strategic service development

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Rochdale OL11
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience
Home: New specialist pre-permanence children’s home

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£60,000 starting salary, depending on experience.
• Performance-related annual bonus.
• Long-term profit share scheme rewarding sustained performance and contribution.
• Generous annual leave.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Support from an experienced leadership team.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Opportunity to build and shape a new specialist service from the outset.
• Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits.

What We're Looking For

• Significant experience within children’s residential care.
• Strong management experience within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home, ideally as a Registered Manager.
• Proven track record of achieving strong regulatory outcomes, ideally Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding requirements and Ofsted expectations.
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or ability to achieve the required qualification within the regulatory timeframe.
• Experience and suitability to register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to recruit, develop and retain a stable, high-performing team.
• Experience opening and/or registering a new children’s home would be highly advantageous.
• Passion for supporting children with complex needs and helping them progress towards positive long-term outcomes.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the development, Ofsted registration and opening of the new Rochdale children’s home.
• Recruit, lead and develop a stable, capable and high-performing staff team.
• Establish a safe, predictable and nurturing environment with consistently high standards of care.
• Ensure strong safeguarding, regulatory compliance and ongoing readiness for Ofsted inspection.
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation and performance of the home.
• Oversee staffing, occupancy, quality assurance and responsible financial management.
• Support children to develop confidence, emotional regulation, relationships, routines and everyday skills in preparation for fostering.
• Deliver a child-centred pre-permanence service focused on stability, consistency and positive relationships.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, fostering professionals, families and other professionals.
• Ensure transitions from residential care into fostering are carefully planned and focused on the individual needs of each child.
• Maintain high standards of care and drive continuous improvement across the service.
• Build a strong culture within the home that supports positive outcomes and long-term stability.