Childrens Home Registered Manager

Teamdash; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Invigor Adolescent Care is seeking a Residential Children's Home Manager to lead daily operations for a home in Blackley, Manchester, ensuring high-quality care for children up to 17. You will supervise staff, maintain Ofsted readiness, and uphold the seven quality standards with a person-centred approach.

You will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or be working towards it) and bring substantial experience in residential settings, including

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role.
• Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the wider looked-after children framework.
• Proven experience working with children with complex needs, trauma, and emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience managing allegations and child protection concerns.
• Excellent communication, record keeping, and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and operation of a residential children's home.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and all seven Quality Standards.
• Hold Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and maintain the home's Statement of Purpose.
• Lead, supervise, and develop a dedicated staff team including senior support workers and a deputy manager.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home.
• Oversee care planning for all children, ensuring plans are person-centred, up to date, and regularly reviewed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with placing authorities, social workers, IROs, CAMHS, and education providers.
• Drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance, auditing, and reflective practice.
• Manage statutory notifications to Ofsted and lead the home through inspections with confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Organisation

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Invigor Adolescent Care aims to provide therapeutic care, support, and guidance for young people with challenging behaviours. Our goal is to enable them to have positive experiences and give them opportunities to learn, grow, and engage in a healthy, safe lifestyle. This approach empowers individuals to progress toward a better life, preparing them for independent living.

Empowering our team members

At Invigor Care, we believe in empowering our team members to build their own resilience. Join us and become part of a community that supports and nurtures growth, enabling you to overcome challenges and achieve your potential.

About the role

Here at Invigor Adolescent Care we support children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. We aim to provide positive experiences and give opportunities to learn, grow and engage in a healthy, safe lifestyle which will empower individuals to progress towards a better life and in doing so prepare them for independent living.

We are looking for Residential Children's Home Manager to join our specialist team who would love to support our children (up to the age of 17 years old).

As part of your role your duties will include:

Lead the day-to-day management and operation of a residential children's home

Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and all seven Quality Standards

Hold Ofsted registration as Registered Manager and maintain the home's Statement of Purpose

Lead, supervise, and develop a dedicated staff team including senior support workers and a deputy manager

Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead for the home

Oversee care planning for all children, ensuring plans are person-centred, up to date, and regularly reviewed

Build and maintain strong relationships with placing authorities, social workers, IROs, CAMHS, and education providers

Drive continuous improvement through robust quality assurance, auditing, and reflective practice

Manage statutory notifications to Ofsted and lead the home through inspections with confidence

What We Are Looking For:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare, including at least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

Sound knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the wider looked-after children framework

Proven experience working with children with complex needs, trauma, and emotional and behavioural difficulties

Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience managing allegations and child protection concerns

Excellent communication, record keeping, and organisational skills

Enhanced DBS check required

What We Offer:

Competitive salary reflective of experience

Funded or supported Level 5 qualification where applicable

Regular supervision and strong support from the Responsible Individual

A genuine commitment to your professional development and wellbeing

The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference to children's lives

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Safer recruitment procedures will be followed in full.

Location: Blackley , Manchester

"When I joined the team I was delighted"

Samuel - Residential Care Worker

"I am new to the team and the onboarding has been fantastic"

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