At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's residential home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
- Company: Join Bluestones Complex Care, a progressive organisation making a real difference.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, performance bonuses, free healthcare, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and clear pathways for career progression.
- Why this job: Shape the future of residential childcare while advancing your leadership career.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care and 2+ years in childcare management.
The predicted salary is between 43180 - 50444 £ per year.
Ofsted Registered Manager (Childrens Residential Home)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
Location: Chester
Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
Experience: 2+ years in residential childcare management or supervisory role
Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo placement and multi-bed residential homes
Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract
About the opportunity:
Join Bluestones Complex Care as an Ofsted Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.
Benefits:
- Salary £50,000 - £70,000 (dependent on experience)
- Performance bonuses based on young people's measurable progression
- £1,000 referral bonus
- Free private healthcare
- Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
- Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
- Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams
Requirements:
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
- Minimum 2 years experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role
- Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
- Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Childrens Homes Regulations, and safeguarding
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the childrens residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
- Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
- Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
- Manage solo placement and multi-bed home settings, adapting to individual young peoples needs
- Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
- Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows
Our CARE Ethos:
- Career & progression clear pathways into senior leadership
- Accountability & culture high standards, zero tolerance for poor practice
- Recognition & relationships expertise valued and rewarded
- Excellence & improvement trauma-informed, person-centred care
Ready to shape the future of residential childcare and advance your leadership career? Building futures together - yours and theirs.
Locations
Registered Manager - Childrens Home in Wales, Wrexham employer: Bluestones Medical Complex Care Limited
At Bluestones Complex Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary of £50,000-£70,000 plus performance bonuses, alongside free private healthcare and fully funded training opportunities. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth with clear progression pathways into senior leadership roles, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children with complex needs in Chester.
Contact Details:
Bluestones Medical Complex Care Limited Recruitment Team
