Lead Registered Manager – Children’s Home (EBD)

Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Professional development

Career progression

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new children's residential home in Haslingden, Lancashire, providing high-quality care for two young people aged 6-16 with EBD.

You will ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, drive continuous improvement, and maintain safe, nurturing, trauma-informed care. You will lead a dedicated staff team and collaborate with local authorities to secure positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience in a supervisory role in Children's Residential.
• Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and safeguarding legislation.
• Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage performance, develop teams, and promote a positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Maintain your registration with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
• Provide effective leadership and day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Ensure the home consistently delivers safe, high-quality, child-centred care.
• Lead, motivate, supervise, and develop the residential care team.
• Promote a therapeutic and trauma-informed approach to care.
• Ensure robust safeguarding practices are embedded throughout the service.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies, and placement stability.
• Monitor quality assurance, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Develop strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families.
• Drive continuous improvement with the ambition of achieving and maintaining an Ofsted 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating.

Skills

Leadership

Regulations knowledge

EBD experience

People management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Outreach Staffing Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new children's residential home in Haslingden, Lancashire, providing high-quality care for two young people aged 6-16 with EBD.

You will ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, drive continuous improvement, and maintain safe, nurturing, trauma-informed care. You will lead a dedicated staff team and collaborate with local authorities to secure positive outcomes.