At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's home, inspire a team, and create a nurturing environment for young people.
- Company: Fast-growing, values-led provider of complex care in the North of England.
- Benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus, flexible working, 28 days holiday, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Supportive culture with rapid career progression and monthly recognition awards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and a Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare.
The predicted salary is between 43180 - 50444 £ per year.
Ready to Lead, Inspire, and Change Young Lives? Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
At Madiba, we’re passionate about doing children’s residential care the right way. We’re a fast‑growing, values‑led provider of complex care across the North of England — and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand new children's home, based in Manchester, M38.
It’s about building a culture, developing people, and creating a home where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a brilliant team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
- Creating strong rotas, overseeing inductions, training, and performance (and doing it fairly and consistently)
- Making sure care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding records are always up to scratch
- Good or Outstanding OFSTED outcomes
- Most importantly — creating a nurturing, trauma‑informed environment where young people can truly thrive
Experience required:
- Supervising staff in a children’s residential setting
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a Children's Residential Home
- Supporting children with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviours
- Level 3/4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare — or willingness to complete it within 2 years (we’ll fund it!)
- A full UK driving licence
- A calm, resilient, and consistent approach grounded in trauma‑informed care
- Flexibility to support the rota when needed (teamwork matters here)
We look after our people just as much as the children we support:
- £5,000 welcome bonus (£2k on start, £3k after probation)
- Flexible working options
- OFSTED bonus payments
- 28 days holiday + enhanced bank holiday pay
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Healthcare cash scheme & health insurance package
- Company pension & free parking
- Casual dress code (because comfort matters)
- Meals on shift + access to our discretionary food bank
- Monthly recognition awards & long‑service awards
- Ongoing training, CPD, and rapid career progression
- Company events and a genuinely supportive, values‑driven culture
- Refer a friend bonus: £150 upfront + £350 after probation
All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
Ofsted Registered Manager for New Children’s Residential Home in Manchester employer: Madiba
At Madiba, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of young people through compassionate and trauma-informed care. As a Registered Manager in our new children's residential home in Manchester, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being, offers flexible working options, and provides extensive training and career progression opportunities. With a generous welcome bonus, enhanced holiday pay, and a commitment to recognising your contributions, Madiba is an exceptional employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in children's lives.
