Registered Manager (Children\'s Home)

Exciting Opportunity: Registered Manager – New Children’s Home – Rochdale Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester Salary: Competitive (based on experience) Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week, flexible working required) Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager ready to shape something from the ground up? We’re proud to be working in partnership with a trusted provider to recruit a Registered Manager for a brand-new children’s residential home in Rochdale. This is a rare and exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new service from scratch — with full backing from an experienced and supportive senior leadership team. About the Role: As the Registered Manager, you will: * Take the lead in setting up the new home, including preparing it for Ofsted registration and building your own dedicated staff team. * Work closely with the Responsible Individual and Directors to ensure the home meets all regulatory and quality standards from day one. * Provide strong leadership and day-to-day management of the service, supporting children and young people through high-quality, child-centred care. * Oversee staffing, safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and reporting ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. * Play a key role in multi-agency partnerships, building positive relationships with professionals, families, and local authorities. * Be part of the on-call support rota to provide guidance outside core hours as needed. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the Ofsted registration process and become the Registered Manager. * Recruit, supervise, and develop a high-performing care team. * Monitor and maintain compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015). * Deliver high standards of care tailored to each child’s individual needs and plans. * Take part in recruitment, training, appraisals, and performance management. * Support with Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 reporting and inspections. * Manage the home’s budget, rota, and administrative processes. What We’re Looking For: Essential: * Minimum 1 year of managerial experience in a children’s residential setting * QCF Level 3/4 in Children and Young People (CYP) – or equivalent * Willingness to undertake QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management (if not already held) * Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards * Full UK driving licence * Flexible and committed to meeting the needs of the home Desirable: * Knowledge of attachment theory and trauma-informed care * Experience managing budgets * Understanding of the referral and placement process * Previous involvement in Ofsted inspections What’s in It for You? * The unique opportunity to open and shape a new service * A highly supportive and knowledgeable leadership team * Investment in your training and development * The chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people If you’re ready to make your mark, lead a new team, and provide exceptional care to young people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or contact us for a confidential chat about this outstanding opportunity