Ofsted-Ready Therapeutic Children's Home Manager

ACS Staffing Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training opportunities

Career progression

Annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Therapeutic and clinical support

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions in Manchester is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a 3–6 bed therapeutic residential home. The role requires shaping a safe, nurturing environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering outstanding care.

You will recruit, supervise and develop a team of residential workers, maintain safeguarding standards, manage referrals and placements, and oversee budgets. A Level 5 Diploma or progress toward it is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a children’s residential home or similar setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to recruit, train and manage a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 3–6 bed therapeutic children’s home.
• Register with Ofsted and ensure compliance with the regulations.
• Create a safe, therapeutic environment promoting positive outcomes.
• Lead, motivate and develop residential staff to deliver outstanding care.
• Oversee safeguarding and manage concerns effectively.
• Manage staffing, supervision, training and performance.
• Maintain quality assurance, audits and compliance across the service.
• Build relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, social workers, families, education providers and professionals.
• Manage referrals, admissions and placement matching to meet young peoples’ needs.
• Oversee budgets and resources for the home.
• Champion a trauma-informed approach to support children with complex needs.
• Drive continuous improvement toward Good/Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Skills

Leadership & people development

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding expertise

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Budgeting & financial oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions in Manchester is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a 3–6 bed therapeutic residential home. The role requires shaping a safe, nurturing environment while ensuring regulatory compliance and delivering outstanding care.

You will recruit, supervise and develop a team of residential workers, maintain safeguarding standards, manage referrals and placements, and oversee budgets. A Level 5 Diploma or progress toward it is essential.