Registered Manager — New Children's Home Lead, Crewe

Vetro Recruitment; Crewe; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed children's residential home in Crewe, Cheshire. You will establish operations, recruit and coach staff, and ensure high-quality care for young people with EBD and LD, while maintaining safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The role offers full-time, permanent employment with a competitive salary of £55,000–£65,000 per year plus a bonus, and opportunities to shape a new service from day one.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to pursue.
• Proven experience leading or deputising in a children's residential setting (EBD/LD).
• Enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Leading the setup, day-to-day running, and ongoing development of a new children's home in Crewe.
• Recruiting, coaching, and supervising staff to ensure trauma-informed support and high standards of practice.
• Driving compliance with regulatory frameworks, safeguarding procedures, and quality standards.
• Managing referrals/placements, care planning, risk management, and incident reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed children's residential home in Crewe, Cheshire. You will establish operations, recruit and coach staff, and ensure high-quality care for young people with EBD and LD, while maintaining safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The role offers full-time, permanent employment with a competitive salary of £55,000–£65,000 per year plus a bonus, and opportunities to shape a new service from day one.