Registered Manager

Elevate Workforce; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Workforce is recruiting for a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two newly opened children's residential homes in North Manchester, supporting five children across both settings. You will lead two teams, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and drive safe, high-quality care.

The role requires strong leadership, knowledge of children's homes regulations and the ability to manage care planning and regulatory requirements across both sites.

Qualifications

• Experience within children's residential care.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• Sound understanding of safeguarding and children's homes regulations.
• Ability to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Desirable: previous Ofsted experience and regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of two children's residential homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant children's homes legislation.
• Lead, develop and support staff teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and welfare of children.
• Develop positive routines, relationships and outcomes for children.
• Manage care planning, records, staff performance and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with social workers, families and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Registered Manager qualification

Job description

Dual Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: North Manchester

Role: Full-time | Dual Registered Manager

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two newly opened children's residential homes in North Manchester, supporting a total of five children across both settings.

This is an opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to lead two homes, establish strong care standards and support teams in delivering safe, consistent and high-quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of two children's residential homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant children's homes legislation.
• Lead, develop and support staff teams to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and ensure the welfare of children remains the priority.
• Support the development of positive routines, relationships and outcomes for children.
• Manage care planning, records, staff performance and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families and other professionals.

Essential Requirements

• Experience within children's residential care.
• Strong leadership and staff management skills.
• A sound understanding of safeguarding and children's homes regulations.
• The ability to maintain high standards of care and regulatory compliance.
• Relevant qualifications for a Registered Manager position.

Desirable: Previous Ofsted experience, including supporting inspections and regulatory compliance.

Deputy Managers Considered

An experienced Deputy Manager who is ready to progress into a Registered Manager position may also be considered, subject to the relevant qualifications, experience and registration requirements.