Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £50,000

Annual bonus £5k+

Leadership Academy

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Induction programme

Career progression

Team discounts

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd in Widnes is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Solo Residential Home (Therapeutic Service). You will lead operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high-quality, child-centered care.

The role offers a salary up to £50,000 with a £5,000+ annual bonus, induction and leadership development, and a clear path for career progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children's residential care.
• 2+ years in residential childcare with supervisory/management experience in last five years.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and managing complex behaviours.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Staff management

Regulatory knowledge

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Solo Residential Home (Therapeutic Service)

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) + £5,000+ Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus

Location: Widnes

Home Size: Solo Children's Residential Home

Benefits

• Salary of up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual quality and commercial bonus starting from £5,000.
• Participation in a Management Incentive Plan linked to long-term organisational success.
• Comprehensive induction programme designed to support a successful start.
• Structured Management Development Training Programme and ongoing leadership development.
• Access to a dedicated Leadership Academy focused on behavioural leadership, team development and personal growth.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
• Pension scheme.
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme.
• Team Rewards programme, including discounts at restaurants, retail outlets and family attractions.
• Long Service Awards.
• Excellent opportunities for long-term career progression within a large and established care organisation.

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous experience working within children's residential care.
• At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including 1 year in a supervisory or management role within the last five years.
• A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and SCCIF.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and managing complex behaviours.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Experience managing staffing, budgets and operational performance.
• A passion for delivering high‑quality, child‑centred care and achieving positive outcomes.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (essential).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to enrol within 6 months of appointment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.