At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality care for children in a nurturing environment.
- Company: Join Bay View Childcare, part of the supportive Polaris Community.
- Benefits: Earn up to £55,000 with bonuses, plus a competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Other info: Access ongoing professional development and a strong support network.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Leadership and Management qualification or willingness to pursue one, plus childcare experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Slyne, Lancaster
Salary: £50,000 per annum with the potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonuses
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week
Are you an experienced, ambitious leader ready to take the next step in your residential career? Bay View Childcare, which is part of the Polaris Community, is looking for a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children's home in Slyne, Lancaster. Our children's home cares for four children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care, where you will be supported to lead with confidence, develop your team and make a meaningful difference to children's lives.
Why Join Bay View Childcare?
- Part of a supportive organisation with clear systems, experienced leaders and a shared commitment to excellent care.
- Strong leadership, reflective practice and professional development.
- A strong support network designed to help you succeed in your role.
- Access to specialist central support services, including designated recruitment team, HR support, quality assurance and compliance teams, learning and development programmes, safeguarding specialists, and health and safety teams.
- A proven track record of excellence with homes consistently achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
- Well-established systems, processes and frameworks supporting the day-to-day running of the home.
- Visible, practical support from an experienced leadership team.
- Knowledgeable and responsive support from senior team members who understand the demands of the role.
- Collaboration with a broader residential community of managers and professionals.
- Opportunities to influence wider participation groups and initiatives.
- Access to training, development opportunities and peer support.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children in the home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice, maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement in line with Bay View Childcare's standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centred, outcomes-focused and responsive to the individual needs of each child.
This includes maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments and effective multi-agency working. You will support and develop your team through supervision, mentoring and care-focused training, ensuring care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented consistently and effectively.
What We Offer
- Bonus Opportunities: £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome; £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy.
- Competitive salary package.
- Company pension scheme.
- Regular professional supervision.
- Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
- Access to wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision.
- Comprehensive induction and training programme.
- Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
- Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities.
- Supportive and experienced leadership team.
Requirements for the Role
- A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
- Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience.
- A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children.
If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape brighter futures for children, apply today and take the next step in your career with Bay View Childcare. Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements. Bay View Childcare is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Residential Registered Manager employer: Bay View Child Care Ltd
Bayview Childcare is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for both its staff and the young people they support. With competitive salaries, comprehensive training, and clear pathways for career advancement, employees are empowered to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children. Located in the picturesque areas of Heysham and rural North Lancaster, our family-style homes offer a supportive work culture that values teamwork, wellbeing, and high standards of care.
