Solo Registered Manager: Lead a children's home in Bootle

MerseyCare Children's Services; Sefton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Registration incentives

Fully funded Level 5 Diploma

Company pension

Career progression to dual-home

Job summary

MerseyCare Children's Services is seeking a Registered Manager for its solo home in Bootle, Liverpool (L20). You will lead a high-performing team, drive Ofsted readiness, and oversee budget, staffing, and regulatory compliance to deliver safety-first, relationship-based residential care.

The role offers a generous package with up to £50,000 per annum, performance incentives, and funded Level 5 Diploma progression. Flexible on-call support complements a structured 40-hour week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' supervisory/management experience within an Ofsted-registered children's residential home within the last 5 years.
• NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (fully funded)

Responsibilities

• Take overall operational and regulatory responsibility for the home and guide Ofsted registration processes.
• Lead and support the staff team to maintain high-quality practice and regulatory compliance.
• Manage devolved budgets, staff rotas, and safety governance with administrative support.
• Coordinate multi-agency partnerships with placing authorities, schools, and CAMHS to support the care plan.
• Provide a pathway to dual-registration as the service expands.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

NVQ / Diploma Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

MerseyCare Children's Services is seeking a Registered Manager for its solo home in Bootle, Liverpool (L20). You will lead a high-performing team, drive Ofsted readiness, and oversee budget, staffing, and regulatory compliance to deliver safety-first, relationship-based residential care.

The role offers a generous package with up to £50,000 per annum, performance incentives, and funded Level 5 Diploma progression. Flexible on-call support complements a structured 40-hour week.