Children\'s Care Home Manager

Children’s Care Home Manager – New Home Opening | Liverpool

Location: Walton, Liverpool

Salary: £50- 55,000 (dependent on experience)

Start date: June 2025

We’re working with a dedicated and values-led care provider who are preparing to open a brand-new children’s residential home in Liverpool this summer. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a new service from day one and play a key role in shaping how it operates.

The home will follow a unique one-child-at-a-time model within a three-bedroom setting, designed to provide a calm, nurturing and highly personalised environment. The provider is seeking a Registered Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and creating a safe, supportive home where young people can thrive.

About the role:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and compliance
• Establish a strong, child-centred culture from the outset
• Recruit, lead and support a small team of residential care staff
• Develop and maintain individualised care plans in partnership with external professionals
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience managing or working in a children’s residential care setting
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and regulatory requirements
• A proactive and committed approach to building and maintaining a high-quality care environment.

What’s on offer:

• A genuine opportunity to shape the future of a brand-new service
• A supportive, forward-thinking provider committed to child-first care
• Competitive salary starting from £55,000, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Interviews to take place in the coming weeks to allow for standard notice periods.

If you’re looking for a meaningful next step and the chance to help build something from the ground up, we would love to hear from you.