Residential Home Manager

RJS Resourcing Ltd; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Knowsley is seeking a Registered Manager and a Responsible Individual to lead a new therapeutic home. The role involves ensuring high standards of care while supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Candidates should have proven experience in children's residential care and hold an NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Direct support from experienced directors

Opportunity to build and mentor staff team

Qualifications

• Proven experience in children's residential care, ideally within EBD settings.
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice and Ofsted regulations.
• Commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home, recruit and develop a skilled staff team.
• Ensure the highest standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding.
• Provide oversight and governance to ensure operations meet Ofsted standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Children's Residential Care Roles
Location: Prescot
Type: Permanent (RM) / Part-Time (RI)
Salary: Registered Manager £55,000 - £60,000 | Responsible Individual £500 per day

We are working with a new provider preparing to open a therapeutic solo placement home in Knowsley, supporting one young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping a brand-new service from the ground up.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary: Registered Manager up to £60,000 per annum, Responsible Individual £500 per day (1 day per week)
• The chance to establish and lead a new therapeutic home
• Direct support from experienced directors and a dedicated RI
• Opportunity to build and mentor your own staff team
• A values-led, trauma-informed environment where your leadership makes a tangible difference

Roles Available

• Registered Manager (Full-Time, Permanent) – As the Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading the home, recruiting and developing a skilled staff team, and ensuring the highest standards of care, compliance, and safeguarding. You will create a nurturing and therapeutic culture where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered.
• Responsible Individual (Part-Time, 1 day per week) – As RI, you will provide oversight, guidance, and governance to ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards, while supporting the Registered Manager and directors to embed a culture of quality and accountability.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in children's residential care, ideally within EBD settings
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice and Ofsted regulations
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - RM role
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Commitment to safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for children

This is a rare opportunity to join a new venture at the very beginning and help shape a purposeful, high-quality children's home in Knowsley.

Apply now to take the lead in creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic home for young people