Confidential company, Operations
Registered Children's Home Manager at independent therapeutic care provider
- Location
- Rochdale, United Kingdom
- Compensation
- Not Disclosed
Are you a residential childcare professional looking for a role where you can truly shape the culture of a home? This independent provider in Rochdale is seeking a Registered Manager for a small, therapeutic setting.
Unlike corporate environments, you'll have real ownership of practice and a focus on genuine child-centred outcomes. If you have your Level 5 and a background in children's residential care, this is a chance to lead a 'Good' rated home and make a lasting impact on young lives.
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Role overview
Lead a small, therapeutic children’s home in Rochdale, providing individualised care for children with social and emotional needs. As Registered Manager, you will oversee a dedicated team, ensure Ofsted compliance, and foster a nurturing environment. This role offers genuine practice ownership within a provider that prioritises child-centred outcomes over corporate bureaucracy.
About the company
Independent therapeutic care provider
What you will do
- Take full responsibility as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring all Quality Standards and safeguarding regulations are met.
- Recruit, supervise, and develop a small staff team dedicated to individualised care planning and education support.
- Manage day-to-day operations and multi-agency relationships to maintain the home’s inspection-ready status and positive culture.
Who this is a fit for
- Substantial experience in children’s residential care settings, progressing through to senior or deputy management levels.
- Holds the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or is near completion.
- A confident practitioner with deep fluency in safeguarding, Regulation 44 visits, and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Lead a small, non-institutional setting with a focus on stable relationships and therapeutic emotional regulation.
- Join an established provider with a track record of “Good” Ofsted ratings and a high-quality reputation.
- Enjoy significant autonomy and direct reporting to the Responsible Individual, avoiding complex corporate layers.
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