Head Of Service

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home\\n\\n📍 Location: Manchester\\n💷 Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience\\n📅 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent\\n\\nLead with Purpose. Care with Passion.\\n\\nA well-established and values-driven children’s care provider is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to oversee one of its Ofsted-regulated residential homes. This is an excellent opportunity for a committed professional to lead a passionate team and provide outstanding care for young people with complex needs.\\n\\n🔑 About the Role\\n\\nReporting to the Head of Services, the Registered Manager will:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Hold legal responsibility for the operation of the home in line with Ofsted regulations\\n\\n * \\n\\n Lead, support, and develop a skilled care team to deliver high-quality, therapeutic care\\n\\n * \\n\\n Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards\\n\\n * \\n\\n Promote safeguarding best practices and contribute to a safe, nurturing environment\\n\\n * \\n\\n Drive service performance, ensure effective occupancy, and manage referrals\\n\\n * \\n\\n Oversee all quality assurance, reporting, and operational management duties\\n\\n🌱 Key Responsibilities\\n\\n * \\n\\n Implement and oversee personalised Quality of Life Plans for each child\\n\\n * \\n\\n Foster a culture of therapeutic care using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Deliver ongoing training, supervision, and professional development to staff\\n\\n * \\n\\n Monitor service quality through internal audits and regulatory inspections (Regulations 44/45)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Manage rotas, budgets, HR processes, and all compliance requirements\\n\\n * \\n\\n Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and multi-agency collaboration\\n\\n👤 About You\\n\\nThe ideal candidate will have:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Registration (or eligibility to register) with Ofsted as a Registered Manager\\n\\n * \\n\\n Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar leadership role within a children's residential setting\\n\\n * \\n\\n A relevant qualification such as the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care – Children and Young People’s Services\\n\\n * \\n\\n In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, residential care standards, and therapeutic approaches\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills\\n\\n * \\n\\n A reflective, compassionate, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable children\\n\\n💼 What’s on Offer\\n\\n * \\n\\n An opportunity to lead a well-supported, therapeutic children’s home\\n\\n * \\n\\n A values-led, child-focused culture that puts emotional wellbeing and growth at the centre\\n\\n * \\n\\n Ongoing training and career development, including clinical support and regular supervision\\n\\n * \\n\\n A positive, collaborative team environment that supports innovation and high standards\\n\\n✅ Apply Now\\n\\nIf you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and lead a service that strives for excellence, we want to hear from you.\\n\\n📩 Please apply with your CV and a short cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for this role