Registered Children's Home Manager

BRB Recruit; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead children's residential homes in England. This role requires strong leadership and a commitment to compliance and quality care. You will take full ownership of the home, managing operations, staff, and ensuring high-quality care while promoting positive outcomes for children. The position offers a salary between £50,000 to £75,000, alongside performance-related bonuses and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Long-term career progression

Supportive senior leadership

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or a Deputy ready to step up.
• Strong working knowledge of children's residential legislation and frameworks.
• A resilient, professional approach in child care.

Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility for the children's residential home.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Ofsted and relevant regulations.
• Lead, supervise, and develop staff teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Understanding of compliance

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 3 or NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Services

Locations: Preston, Blackpool, Lytham and Leyland

Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 plus bonus

BRB Recruit are working to support our clients in the search for an experienced Registered Manager to lead children's residential homes across Preston, Blackpool, Lytham and Leyland. This Registered Manager role is suited to a confident leader with a strong understanding of compliance, quality care and effective team leadership within children's residential services.

As Registered Manager, you will take full ownership of the home, working closely with senior leadership and established teams to deliver safe, stable and high-quality care. This is a hands-on Registered Manager position with real accountability and the opportunity to influence outcomes and service development.

Responsibilities

• Full operational responsibility as Registered Manager for the children's residential home
• Ensuring ongoing compliance with Ofsted and all relevant regulations
• Leading, supervising and developing staff teams
• Promoting safeguarding, consistency and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Preparing for and managing inspections, audits and quality reviews
• Acting as the designated point of accountability as Registered Manager

Requirements

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy ready to step up
• Level 3 or NVQ Level 4 in Children and Young People (essential)
• Strong working knowledge of children's residential legislation and frameworks
• Proven leadership, organisational and communication skills
• A resilient, professional and child-centred approach

Benefits

• Salary of £50,000 to £75,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Roles available across Preston, Blackpool, Lytham and Leyland
• Supportive senior leadership and autonomy in the role
• Long-term career progression as a Registered Manager

If you are a Registered Manager looking for a role where strong leadership is valued and rewarded, apply now or contact BRB Recruit for a confidential discussion