Regional Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Liquid Personnel; Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of residential care in Preston is seeking an experienced Regional Manager for Children's Residential Services. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in children's residential care and a strong track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes. Responsibilities include recruiting foster parents, managing licensing, and overseeing daily operations. This senior leadership role offers a competitive salary and is set within a supportive and collaborative culture that focuses on quality and outcomes.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Professional development investment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Regional Manager, Responsible Individual, or Senior Registered Manager within children’s residential care.
• Strong track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory frameworks.
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across the region.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new foster parents and manage their licensing and training.
• Coordinate relationships with counties and referral sources.
• Design and implement a recruitment plan.
• Handle grievances and maintain knowledge of program processes.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Team development

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title : Regional Manager – Children’s Residential Services

Location : Preston

Pay Rate : £70,000 – £85,000 per annum

Job Description :

Liquid Personnel is looking for an experienced and driven Regional Manager to oversee a group of high-quality Children’s Homes of its client in the Preston area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader with a Good to Outstanding Ofsted track record who is ready to take on a new challenge and help shape the future of residential childcare in the region.

About the Organisation :

Our client is a leading provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people with complex needs. Their homes are nurturing, safe, and child-centred, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, education, and long-term outcomes. They are committed to giving every child the opportunity to thrive in a stable and supportive environment.

What will your responsibilities be?

• In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting new foster parents and managing their licensing, re-licensing, and training.
• You will coordinate relationships with counties and referral sources, meet bi-weekly with children and foster parents, and oversee daily operations of the regional program.
• You will design and implement a recruitment plan to support program growth and ensure all state requirements are met in foster homes.
• Additionally, you will handle grievances, maintain knowledge of program and clinical processes, and participate in internal and external committees to address Social Policy regarding foster care and children aging out.
• Other duties may be assigned by the State Director, Treatment Foster Care.

Benefits :

Competitive salary of £75,000 – £85,000 per annum

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities

Generous holiday allowance with opportunities to increase over time

Ongoing investment in your professional development and leadership training

Flexible working options and support through key life moments

A collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on quality and outcomes

Qualifications & Experience :

To be successful in this role you must have,

Proven experience as aRegional Manager,Responsible Individual, orSenior Registered Managerwithin children’s residential care

A strong track record ofGood or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

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

In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory frameworks

A strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multiple teams

Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across the region

Reasonable Adjustments :

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.

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