Registered Manager Children's Residential

Career Makers; Hyde; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bank/PH

Job summary

Careermakers Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Hyde. You will oversee daily operations, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and drive service development with a dedicated team.

The role requires strong management experience in a children’s residential setting, familiarity with Ofsted rules, and a commitment to delivering safe, person-centred support for young people. 40-hour week, permanent contract, £53k–£62k.

Qualifications

• Experience in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience leading residential care teams.
• Proven ability in care planning, risk assessment and behaviour support.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective management and smooth running of the home.
• Lead, supervise and develop the residential care team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Oversee the development, implementation and review of individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Ensure effective approaches are in place to support challenging behaviour and emotional needs.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, supervision and performance.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure high standards of quality assurance.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers, health professionals and other external agencies.
• Support the recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff.
• Promote positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing for children and young people.
• Drive continuous improvement across the service.

Skills

Management experience

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Hyde, Greater Manchester

Salary: £53,000 - £62,000 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Careermakers Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Hyde.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Registered Manager, or an experienced residential childcare professional with strong management experience, to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home and lead a team in delivering consistently high standards of care.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing the service, maintaining regulatory compliance and ensuring children and young people receive safe, nurturing and person-centred support.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective management and smooth running of the home
• Lead, supervise and develop the residential care team
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and internal policies
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection
• Oversee the development, implementation and review of individual care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure effective approaches are in place to support challenging behaviour and emotional needs
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, supervision and performance
• Maintain accurate records and ensure high standards of quality assurance
• Work collaboratively with social workers, families, education providers, health professionals and other external agencies
• Support the recruitment, training and ongoing development of staff
• Promote positive outcomes, independence and wellbeing for children and young people
• Drive continuous improvement across the service

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous management experience within a children's residential setting
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations
• A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Experience leading, supervising and developing residential care teams
• Strong knowledge of care planning, risk assessment and behaviour support
• The ability to manage challenging situations effectively and professionally
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

Package

• Salary of £53,000 - £62,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• 40 hours per week
• 28 days' annual leave including bank holidays

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional looking to take the next step in their career and play a key role in the development and success of a residential service.