Registered Manager

ionic Recruitment; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentives

Training & development

Qualification support

Career progression

Supportive leadership

Impact on vulnerable youth

Job summary

ionic Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager for a 2-bed children's residential home in Preston, Lancashire, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role oversees operations, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance, with a strong focus on outcomes and service quality.

The ideal candidate will have Level 5 Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, leadership experience, and a driving licence, along with a commitment to developing the team and

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of childcare legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead a team and drive service improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the children's home.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Monitor and improve service quality through effective leadership and oversight.
• Manage care planning to meet individual needs and outcomes.
• Build relationships with local authorities, families, and professionals.
• Oversee budgets, staffing levels, and occupancy.
• Prepare for regulatory inspections and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead on regulatory compliance and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Lead, Inspire and Make a Positive Difference

Are you an experienced children's residential care professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Registered Manager to lead a well-established 2-bed children's home in Preston, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity to shape a high-quality service, lead a committed team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the home delivers exceptional standards of care, achieves positive outcomes for young people, and remains fully compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the children's home.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding requirements.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a high-performing care team.
• Monitor and improve service quality through effective leadership and oversight.
• Manage care planning processes to ensure individual needs and outcomes are met.
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families, education providers, and external professionals.
• Oversee budgets, resources, staffing levels, and occupancy.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care and practice.
• Prepare for and manage regulatory inspections.

About You

• Have experience working within children's residential care, ideally supporting young people with EBD.
• Hold, or be working towards, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Have previous management or senior leadership experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Possess a strong understanding of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and regulatory frameworks.
• Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Be passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Performance-related incentives.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards further qualifications where applicable.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive senior leadership team.
• The opportunity to make a significant and lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people