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Job Posted: 10 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: 18 days
Job Description
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
📍 Location: Manchester
💷 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
📅 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
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:
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Hold legal responsibility for the operation of the home in line with Ofsted regulations
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Lead, support, and develop a skilled care team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care
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Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
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Promote safeguarding best practices and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment
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Drive service performance, ensure effective occupancy, and manage referrals
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Oversee all quality assurance, reporting, and operational management duties
🌱 Key Responsibilities
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Implement and oversee personalised Quality of Life Plans for each child
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Foster a culture of therapeutic care using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
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Deliver ongoing training, supervision, and professional development to staff
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Monitor service quality through internal audits and regulatory inspections (Regulations 44/45)
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Manage rotas, budgets, HR processes, and all compliance requirements
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Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency collaboration
👤 About You
The ideal candidate will have:
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Registration (or eligibility to register) with Ofsted as a Registered Manager
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Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within a children's residential setting
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A relevant qualification such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care – Children and Young People’s Services
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In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, residential care standards, and therapeutic approaches
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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A reflective, compassionate, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable children
💼 What’s on Offer
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An opportunity to lead a well-supported, therapeutic children’s home
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A values-led, child-focused culture that puts emotional wellbeing and growth at the centre
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Ongoing training and career development, including clinical support and regular supervision
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A positive, collaborative team environment that supports innovation and high standards
✅ Apply Now
If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and lead a service that strives for excellence, we want to hear from you.
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