Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Key Talent Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established children’s care provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to oversee an Ofsted-regulated residential home in Manchester. The role entails leading a skilled care team, ensuring compliance with care standards, and providing outstanding support to young people with complex needs. This position offers opportunities for ongoing professional development and the chance to work in a values-driven, child-focused environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and career development

Collaborative team environment

Clinical support and regular supervision

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting.
• Registration with Ofsted as a Registered Manager or eligibility.
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and residential care standards.

Responsibilities

• Hold legal responsibility for the operation of the home in line with Ofsted regulations.
• Lead and develop the care team to deliver high-quality therapeutic care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and promote safeguarding best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Compassion

Resilience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care – Children and Young People’s Services

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Lead with Purpose. Care with Passion.

A well-established and values-driven children’s care provider is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee one of its Ofsted-regulated residential homes. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to lead a passionate team and provide outstanding care for young people with complex needs.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Services, the Registered Manager will:

• Hold legal responsibility for the operation of the home in line with Ofsted regulations
• Lead, support, and develop a skilled care team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Promote safeguarding best practices and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment
• Drive service performance, ensure effective occupancy, and manage referrals
• Oversee all quality assurance, reporting, and operational management duties
• Implement and oversee personalised Quality of Life Plans for each child
• Foster a culture of therapeutic care using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
• Deliver ongoing training, supervision, and professional development to staff
• Monitor service quality through internal audits and regulatory inspections (Regulations 44/45)
• Manage rotas, budgets, HR processes, and all compliance requirements
• Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency collaboration

The ideal candidate will have:

• Registration (or eligibility to register) with Ofsted as a Registered Manager
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within a children's residential setting
• A relevant qualification such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care – Children and Young People’s Services
• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, residential care standards, and therapeutic approaches
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• A reflective, compassionate, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable children

What’s on Offer

• An opportunity to lead a well-supported, therapeutic children’s home
• A values-led, child-focused culture that puts emotional wellbeing and growth at the centre
• Ongoing training and career development, including clinical support and regular supervision
• A positive, collaborative team environment that supports innovation and high standards

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Administrative, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Health and Human Services

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