Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home in Longton

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home Location: Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent (ST3) Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum, dependent on experience and qualifications Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent The Opportunity Are you an experienced Registered Manager who is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people? An established residential childcare provider is seeking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and forward-thinking Registered Manager to lead their children's home in Lightwood, Stoke-on-Trent. The home is a safe, spacious five-bedroom property, registered with Ofsted to accommodate up to four children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager to take the lead in the continued development of the home, working closely with the company directors to maintain high standards of care, strengthen the service and play a key role in the organisation's future growth and success. The Role and Responsibilities As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and day-to-day operation of the home. Your responsibilities will include: * Providing strong leadership and overseeing the effective day-to-day management of the home. * Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and Children's Homes Quality Standards. * Managing, supporting and developing staff to maintain a professional, positive and effective working environment. * Ensuring children receive high-quality, person-centred care and achieve positive outcomes. * Promoting a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. * Building and maintaining effective relationships with local authorities, social workers and other professionals. * Monitoring standards of care and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. * Working closely with the company directors on operational improvements, strategic planning and future business expansion. About You The ideal candidate will have: * Proven experience as a Registered Manager within a residential children's home, preferably supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. * A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent recognised qualification. * A strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation. * Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills. * The ability to lead, motivate and develop a team effectively. * A proactive, ambitious and hands-on approach to management. * A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and maintaining high standards of care. * The ambition and ability to work alongside the directors, contributing to the long-term development and success of the organisation. Salary and Benefits * Salary of £55,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications. * An opportunity to lead and develop an established children's residential home. * Direct working relationships with the company directors. * The opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and future expansion of the organisation. * A rewarding leadership position where you can make a genuine difference to children's lives. Interested in This Opportunity? If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next career move and would welcome the opportunity to lead, develop and grow alongside an ambitious residential childcare provider, we would love to hear from you. Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK