Registered Manager

Chase Medical; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus up to £5,000

Pension contributions

32 days annual leave

Funded essential qualifications

Laptop and mobile phone

Job summary

Chase Medical is seeking a Registered Manager for a 3-bed EBD home in Manchester (Central). You will provide operational leadership, ensure a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, and drive outcomes in education, health, and wellbeing.

The role requires Level 5 Leadership Diploma, Ofsted registration, and at least two years’ leadership experience in children’s residential care. Strong safeguarding and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)
• Willingness to register with Ofsted
• Minimum two years' experience in children's residential care within the past five years
• Minimum one year's leadership/supervisory experience in a care setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and safer recruitment understanding
• Experience managing Ofsted compliance and inspections
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• IT proficiency (Microsoft packages)
• GCSE in English and Maths
• Full UK driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the 3-bed EBD residential home in line with Ofsted and regulations
• Create a warm, therapeutic environment tailored to the child
• Ensure high-quality care planning and positive behavioural support
• Drive outcomes in education, health, and emotional wellbeing
• Oversee safeguarding and safer recruitment processes
• Manage and develop the staff team through supervision and coaching
• Maintain rotas and communication systems
• Manage budgets and resources
• Develop and implement service improvement plans
• Collaborate with external professionals, schools, and families

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

IT proficiency

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Registered Manager - Residential Child Care (EBD)

Location: Manchester (Central)

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility considered)

Welcome Bonus: Up to £5,000 upon registration

I am recruiting on behalf of a growing children's residential provider for a Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD home currently supporting one child.

The organisation's priority is simple: delivering exceptional, consistent, and therapeutic care tailored to the individual child. This is not volume-driven care. The focus is stability, relationships, and outcomes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, who leads with warmth, accountability, and high standards.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the home, ensuring it provides a safe, nurturing, and structured family-style environment where the child can thrive.

You will:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the residential home in line with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations
• Create a warm, homely, and therapeutic environment tailored to the individual child
• Ensure high-quality care planning and positive behavioural support strategies
• Drive positive outcomes in education, health, and emotional wellbeing
• Oversee safeguarding, safer recruitment, and compliance processes
• Manage and develop the staff team through supervision, appraisals, and coaching
• Ensure rotas meet the child's individual needs
• Maintain effective communication systems, including handovers and care documentation
• Manage budgets and resources responsibly
• Develop and implement service improvement plans
• Work collaboratively with external professionals, schools, and families

What's on Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Up to £5,000 welcome bonus (reclaimable if leaving within 12 months)
• Discretionary bonus upon Ofsted registration
• 32 days annual leave
• Funded essential qualifications
• Clear progression pathway to Responsible Individual
• Business vehicle (if required)
• Pension contributions
• Mileage reimbursement for business use
• Ongoing CPD and training
• Paid DBS (if required)
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Birthday day off
• Long service awards
• Referral bonuses
• Staff wellbeing initiatives and team activity retreats

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to complete)
• Willingness to register with Ofsted
• Minimum two years' experience in children's residential care within the past five years
• Minimum one year's leadership/supervisory experience in a care setting
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and safer recruitment understanding
• Experience managing Ofsted compliance and inspections
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• IT proficiency (Microsoft packages)
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Full UK driving licence