Registered Children's Home Manager - Lead Growth Manchester

RTC Resources Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Performance incentives

Autonomy to lead team

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

RTC Resources Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a growing residential service in Manchester. You will oversee safeguarding, Ofsted compliance, and high-quality care for children and young people.

We welcome applications from current Registered Managers or deputy managers ready to step up, with a focus on developing staff, maintaining quality standards, and delivering excellent outcomes in a nurturing, safe home environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in children’s residential care settings.
• Experience at Registered Manager or Deputy Manager level.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted, safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards this.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Child-centred and professional approach.
• Ability to build and develop a residential service.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing residential care team.
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Support the service through registration and ongoing regulatory inspections.
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and quality assurance.
• Develop individualised care plans for children and young people.
• Manage referrals, placements and occupancy.
• Work closely with families, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.
• Monitor budgets, staffing levels and operational performance.
• Create a positive, stable and supportive environment for the children and young people within the home.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

RTC Resources Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a growing residential service in Manchester. You will oversee safeguarding, Ofsted compliance, and high-quality care for children and young people.

We welcome applications from current Registered Managers or deputy managers ready to step up, with a focus on developing staff, maintaining quality standards, and delivering excellent outcomes in a nurturing, safe home environment.