Dual-Site Children’s Home Manager — Lead Two EBD Homes

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 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.