Dual Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Ormskirk, Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is assisting in recruiting a Senior Registered Manager for a children's home in the North West. You will lead operations for two sites (2-bed and solo home), ensuring therapeutic care and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee staff development, budgets, safeguarding, and collaborative work with local authorities and professionals to deliver positive outcomes for vulnerable children aged 8–17.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager status or eligibility to register with Ofsted.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
• Strong knowledge of childcare legislation, safeguarding procedures, and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD and complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the staff team, promoting a positive and therapeutic care environment.
• Ensure the home's Statement of Purpose is implemented and upheld at all times.
• Recruit, supervise, support, and develop staff through regular supervisions, appraisals, training, and performance management.
• Manage staffing levels and resource planning to ensure safe and effective service delivery. Lead investigations and address any concerns relating to staff conduct, safeguarding, or service quality.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Develop and implement individual care plans, risk assessments, and support strategies.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring financial performance remains within agreed parameters.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people, supporting their emotional wellbeing, education, independence, and successful integration into the community.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care across both registered services.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Location: Ormskirk L39 and Stockport PR8

Salary: from £50,000

Service: 2 Bed EBD home and Solo EBD home

• Competitive salary starting from £50,000 per annum.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a relatively new children's residential home.
• Small home environment with a 2-bed and a solo home, allowing for focused and individualised care.
• Supportive senior leadership team within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
• Career progression opportunities within an expanding provider.

Successful Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience managing a children's residential home.
• Registered Manager status or eligibility to register with Ofsted.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete if required).
• Strong knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, safeguarding procedures, and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD and complex needs.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and statutory requirements.
• Provide strong leadership and direction to the staff team, promoting a positive and therapeutic care environment.
• Ensure the home's Statement of Purpose is implemented and upheld at all times.
• Recruit, supervise, support, and develop staff through regular supervisions, appraisals, training, and performance management.
• Manage staffing levels and resource planning to ensure safe and effective service delivery.Lead investigations and address any concerns relating to staff conduct, safeguarding, or service quality.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, and other external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
• Develop and implement individual care plans, risk assessments, and support strategies.
• Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring financial performance remains within agreed parameters.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people, supporting their emotional wellbeing, education, independence, and successful integration into the community.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care across both registered services.

Our client is a specialist therapeutic children's care provider supporting young people aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and complex backgrounds. As an established independent social care organisation operating across the North West, they are committed to delivering consistent, nurturing, and high-quality care that enables young people to achieve positive outcomes.