Registered Manager – Solo Children’s Home, Bootle

MerseyCare Childrens Services; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma in Leader

Career progression to dual-home

Workplace pension

Generous annual leave

Job summary

MerseyCare Children's Services is seeking a Registered Manager for a solo home in Bootle (L20) near Liverpool. The role offers a clear career path to dual-home management and full executive support while maintaining a calm, relational care environment for children.

You will lead regulatory compliance, oversee staff and budgets, and drive Ofsted registration with experienced guidance from Directors and a Responsible Individual. The home emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervisory/management experience in an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home within the last 5 years.
• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care or equivalent is required.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is funded/expected.
• Hold or be working towards UK driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Take overall operational and regulatory responsibility for the home and support Ofsted registration.
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team and maintain inspection readiness.
• Manage devolved budgets, rotas, and health and safety governance with administrative backing.
• Work with placing authorities, social workers, CAMHS, schools and birth families to ensure positive plans.
• Provide therapeutic leadership and promote reflective practice within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Job description

MerseyCare Children's Services is seeking a Registered Manager for a solo home in Bootle (L20) near Liverpool. The role offers a clear career path to dual-home management and full executive support while maintaining a calm, relational care environment for children.

You will lead regulatory compliance, oversee staff and budgets, and drive Ofsted registration with experienced guidance from Directors and a Responsible Individual. The home emphasizes trauma-informed, person-centred care.