Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch; Warrington; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work purposes

Casual dress code

Supportive, values-led culture where你的

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking an experienced senior leader to establish and run a brand-new solo-placement children’s home in Warrington. You will shape the service from the outset, drive safeguarding and Ofsted compliance, and build a high-performing residential care team.

We require a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to complete). A full UK driving licence is essential to lead and manage the home.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior role within children's EBD residential care.
• Leadership experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's home is required.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and residential care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the new solo-placement children's home.
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a stable staff team.
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements and quality standards.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and individual support strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Sign on bonus up to £2,000.00 in the first 6 months

Total first year earnings potential up to £66,000.00

Ongoing annual earnings potential up to £63,000.00

Location: Warrington, WA2

Home Size: New solo-placement EBD children's residential home

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per annum
• Company vehicle for work purposes
• Casual dress code
• Supportive, values-led culture where your leadership matters
• Employee Welfare Programme via salary sacrifice, including retail discounts, GP and counselling hotlines
• Quarterly welfare raffle with prizes such as holidays, spa breaks and cinema vouchers
• Support towards your Level 4 qualification
• Supportive team and structured working pattern
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new solo-placement home and shape the service from the outset

Additional earning potential

• Ofsted bonus up to £3,000.00 per year
• Sign on bonus up to £2,000.00 in the first 6 months
• Total first year earnings potential up to £66,000.00
• Ongoing annual earnings potential up to £63,000.00

What We're Looking For

• At least 3 years' experience in a senior role within children's EBD residential care
• Previous leadership or management experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations and residential care standards
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to complete it
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a residential care team
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people with EBD
• Strong communication, organisational and decision‑making skills
• A child‑centred and therapeutic approach to supporting young people with complex needs
• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and day‑to‑day management of the new solo‑placement children's home
• Lead the development of a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for the young person
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a stable and effective staff team
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Maintain a strong safeguarding culture and ensure the young person's welfare remains paramount
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and individual support strategies
• Monitor the quality of care and ensure the young person's needs, wishes and feelings remain central to all decisions
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers, Local Authorities and other professionals
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and the day-to-day operation of the home
• Complete audits, quality assurance checks and monitoring activity
• Identify opportunities for improvement and maintain high standards of care and compliance
• Work closely with the wider management team to support the development and success of the service