Registered Manager Children Home

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Sale; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider is seeking a Registered Manager for a 3-bed residential home in Sale. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring high standards of care and compliance for children aged 7-17. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of management experience in residential childcare and strong safeguarding knowledge. Excellent compensation and benefits are offered, including a base salary of £60,000 and various bonuses.

Benefits

£3,000 joining bonus

£2,500 Outstanding Ofsted bonus

28 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Private optical & dental cover

Team building days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior or management role in residential childcare.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection, and Ofsted regulations.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 3-bed residential home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and care planning.

Skills

Management

Child safeguarding

Budget management

Care planning

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Services

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Sale, Greater Manchester

Type: Full-Time, Permanent | 37.5 hours per week minimum

We are working with a therapeutic children's home provider seeking a highly capable Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed residential home in Sale. You will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and outcomes for children aged 7-17.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 base salary (including £1,500 on-call allowance)
• £3,000 joining bonus
• £2,500 Outstanding Ofsted bonus
• 28 days' annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Loyalty annual leave increase after 2 years’ service
• Private optical & dental cover
• Team building days

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 3-bed residential home, ensuring high standards of care and safeguarding for children aged 7-17.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and child protection requirements.
• Oversee budgets, staffing, and care planning; develop and implement service improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior or management role in residential childcare
• Level 3 Diploma in Children's Residential Services (minimum)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (desirable, or willingness to work towards)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection, and Ofsted regulations
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, and care planning
• Full UK Driving Licence

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-supported, leadership role with excellent rewards and genuine scope for progression.