Dual Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Professional development

Job summary

Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager role overseeing two specialist EBD homes in Preston and Prestwich. Responsible for strategic leadership, safeguarding, Ofsted readiness and overall home performance.

Expect a Level 4 Diploma (or progress) in Residential Childcare leadership, minimum 2 years as Registered Manager, budget and staffing oversight, travel between sites, and a commitment to developing high-quality supportive environments for young people.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care.
• Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or progress).
• Strong Ofsted regulatory knowledge and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of two children’s residential homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff to maintain high care standards.
• Promote stable, therapeutic environments for young people’s development.
• Manage budgets, resources, occupancy and operational performance.
• Maintain relations with local authorities and external professionals.
• Oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance.
• Lead continuous improvement toward Good/Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Skills

Leadership & management

Team development

Budget management

Safeguarding knowledge

Ofsted compliance

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Working towards Level 4 Diploma with progress

Job description

Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location: Preston (PR1) & Prestwich (M25)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 + Bonuses
Homes: 1-bed solo EBD home and 2-bed EBD home

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£70,000 salary + bonus, depending on experience.
• Higher salary considered for an exceptionally experienced candidate.
• Supportive senior leadership and ongoing professional development.
• Opportunity to lead two small, specialist EBD homes.
• Long-term career opportunity with progression towards Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care.
• Level 4 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards with substantial progress.
• Proven experience achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Experience managing budgets, occupancy, staffing and overall home performance.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop management and care teams across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of safer recruitment, disciplinary, capability and performance management processes.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly between Preston and Prestwich.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of two children’s residential homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Lead, supervise and develop staff teams to maintain high standards of care.
• Promote stable, therapeutic environments that support young people’s development and positive outcomes.
• Manage budgets, resources, occupancy and operational performance.
• Maintain strong working relationships with local authorities and other external professionals and stakeholders.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Lead continuous improvement and support the homes towards Good and ultimately Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Provide consistent leadership across both services and contribute to the organisation’s long-term growth.