Registered Children's Home Manager

Kizuna; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in children's residential care is seeking an experienced Dual Registered Manager to lead two EBD homes in Swinton, Manchester. This role requires a strong leader to manage teams, quality outcomes, and ensure child welfare while providing opportunities for progression to Service Manager.

Benefits

Private healthcare for you and your family

Regular pay reviews across the team

Values-led, staff-focused culture

Real progression to Service Manager and beyond

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in EBD residential childcare.
• Confident in leading teams and driving quality outcomes.
• Full UK manual driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Leading both homes and managing the full care model across sites.
• Overseeing safeguarding and inspection readiness.
• Driving quality, compliance and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Quality Assurance

Communication

Team Management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Dual Registered Manager , Two 2-Bed Residential Children's Homes

Location: Swinton, Manchester (M27)

Salary: £80,000pa + £5K performance bonus + private family healthcare

Here's one for an experienced Registered Manager who's ready to lead not just one but two Good-rated homes, both small, settled and just five minutes apart. One's full with two young people already placed. The other has one young person in, and space for another. Both are EBD homes with strong therapeutic teams already in place.

This role offer s a step into wider leadership, with support to move into a Service Manager position within two years. You'll be trusted to lead the homes your way, with the backing of senior leaders who genuinely understand residential care and what it takes to run a safe, stable, therapeutic home.

The setup is clear: consistent staff, thoughtful leadership, proper investment in training and a structure that puts staff wellbeing right up there with young people's outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading both homes and managing the full care model across sites
• Supporting your teams to maintain high standards, clear boundaries and a strong relational approach
• Driving quality, compliance and consistency without micromanaging
• Working closely with professionals and families to ensure joined-up support
• Overseeing safeguarding, inspection readiness, and service development
• Shaping future growth while keeping both homes grounded and steady

What you'll need:

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in EBD residential childcare
• Confident in leading teams, managing risk and delivering quality outcomes
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
• Calm presence, and a leadership style people trust
• Full UK manual driving licence

What's on offer:

• £80,000 salary plus £5K bonus linked to Ofsted and occupancy
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Real progression to Service Manager and beyond
• Regular pay reviews across the team
• A values-led, staff-focused culture that knows the work and backs its people

If you're ready to take the next step and lead with purpose across two small, well-run homes, this is worth a conversation.