Lead Children's Home Manager — Drive Outcomes & Team

JP Healthcare; Penwortham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted bonus

Sign-on bonus

Weekday schedule

Level 5 support

Blue Light Card

Wellbeing programme

Company pension

Values-led culture

Job summary

JP Healthcare Recruitment is supporting a growing children’s residential care provider in Lancashire, recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a home in the PR3 area. You will lead and develop a strong staff team, ensure a safe and nurturing environment, and drive outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The role offers £55,000–£63,000 per year, plus bonuses, with a Monday–Friday pattern and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years senior experience in children’s EBD residential care.
• Previous leadership or management experience in a children’s home.
• Experience with Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management preferred, or willingness to complete.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the children's home.
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing residential care team.
• Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.
• Oversee care quality, staff performance and service development.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and strong Ofsted outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Relationship building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

JP Healthcare Recruitment is supporting a growing children’s residential care provider in Lancashire, recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a home in the PR3 area. You will lead and develop a strong staff team, ensure a safe and nurturing environment, and drive outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

The role offers £55,000–£63,000 per year, plus bonuses, with a Monday–Friday pattern and on-call responsibilities.