Registered Manager Children's Manager

Willing Care Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in children's residential care is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead a home providing a nurturing environment. This role includes driving positive outcomes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering collaborative relationships with families and agencies. Competitive salary with a bonus scheme is offered, alongside generous employee benefits including healthcare and professional development.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Private healthcare insurance and support plan

Fully funded DBS check

An additional day off for your birthday

Long service recognition awards

Support for professional development and ongoing training (CPD)

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting (within the past 5 years).
• At least 1 year's experience leading a care team (e.g. as Deputy or Home Manager).
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day management of the care home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and health & safety across the home.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level in Health and Social Care

Job description

Registered Manager Children's Residential

Salary: £55,000-£70,000 + Bonus Scheme

Our client, a high-quality provider of children's residential care, is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Home Manager to lead a children's home offering a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional ready to drive positive outcomes for children and young people in care.

What We're Looking For:

• Level in Health and Social Care or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Willing and eligible to register with Ofsted as a Registered Manager
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential care setting (within the past 5 years)
• At least 1 year's experience leading a care team (e.g. as Deputy or Home Manager)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and safer recruitment
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary with a bonus scheme linked to Ofsted performance
• Generous annual leave
• Private healthcare insurance and support plan
• Fully funded DBS check
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Long service recognition awards
• Support for professional development and ongoing training (CPD)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day management of the care home
• Provide leadership and guidance to ensure high-quality, child-focused care
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations, and all relevant legislation
• Foster collaborative relationships with families, external agencies, and professional networks
• Manage budgets, staffing, and health & safety across the home
• Promote a positive culture of diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding