Lead Children's Home Manager | Six-Bed Ofsted Good| Bonus

Arch Resourcing Ltd; Claughton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Occupancy incentives

Group benefits

Job summary

Arch Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for a Registered Manager for a six-bed children's residential home in Lancaster. You will lead day-to-day operations, uphold a child-centred ethos and drive high standards of care to ensure good outcomes for looked-after children.

Reporting to senior leaders, you will develop staff, manage safeguarding and regulatory compliance, coordinate admissions and work with social workers and placing authorities to support placement stability.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a children's residential home.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted expectations.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Commitment to stable relationships and positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, consistent leadership to a children’s home.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning and risk management.
• Manage staffing, rotas and supervision.
• Ensure Ofsted readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Develop staff through coaching and training.
• Build strong relationships with families and placing authorities.
• Oversee referrals, admissions and placement decisions.
• Monitor quality of care and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Staff development

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Level 5 qualification

Job description

Arch Resourcing Ltd is recruiting for a Registered Manager for a six-bed children's residential home in Lancaster. You will lead day-to-day operations, uphold a child-centred ethos and drive high standards of care to ensure good outcomes for looked-after children.

Reporting to senior leaders, you will develop staff, manage safeguarding and regulatory compliance, coordinate admissions and work with social workers and placing authorities to support placement stability.