Confidential company, Marketing
Children's Home Residential Registered Manager at established residential childcare provider
- Location
- North West England, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Are you a passionate care leader looking for autonomy in a supportive environment? This Residential Registered Manager role in North West England offers the chance to lead a small, high-quality home focused on relationship-based, trauma-informed care.
Whether you are an experienced manager or a Deputy ready for your first home, you'll benefit from a culture that prioritizes staff development and child well-being over "paperwork theatre." Lead a dedicated team and shape a home that truly makes a difference in children's lives while receiving full support for your professional registration and growth.
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Role overview
You will lead a small, Ofsted-regulated children’s home in North West England, holding full registered status. This role focuses on relationship-based care for children with social and emotional needs. You’ll oversee staff recruitment, safeguarding practice, and placement stability, enjoying significant autonomy to shape the home’s environment while maintaining high care standards.
About the company
Established residential childcare provider
What you will do
- Lead and develop a dedicated staff team through recruitment, supervision, and ongoing professional development.
- Drive safeguarding and care-planning practice to ensure children receive personalized, trauma-informed support and stable placements.
- Act as the primary point of contact for Ofsted and build strong relationships with placing authorities and social workers.
Who this is a fit for
- Has at least two years of recent experience in children’s residential care with significant supervisory or management background.
- Holds the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or is committed to completing it.
- Demonstrates a trauma-informed approach and remains steady when navigating the challenges of high-needs residential care.
Why this role is remarkable
- Enjoy genuine autonomy to shape how your home runs, moving beyond rigid manuals to practice relationship-led care.
- Join a provider with a consistent track record of “Good” Ofsted ratings and a focus on a supportive, non-blame management culture.
- Excellent career progression opportunities for experienced Deputies ready for their first home or managers seeking an impact-driven environment.
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