At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new residential children's home and provide outstanding care for children with complex needs.
- Company: Join a supportive team in a positive, child-focused environment.
- Benefits: Enjoy career development, funded training, and social events.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional growth and a structured training programme.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact on children's lives while shaping a new service.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People and 2 years' management experience required.
Location: Blackburn (3-bedded Short Break Children's Service)
Salary: £55,000–£60,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, with flexibility to respond to urgent out-of-hours calls
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a new 2-bedded residential children's home, providing short-break care for children with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care, and make a real difference in the lives of children.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Lead and manage the home, ensuring care aligns with the service's values and statement of purpose.
- Oversee daily operations and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.
- Inspire, support, and develop your team through supervision, training, and professional development.
- Foster a positive, child-focused team culture.
- Build strong relationships with children, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards, Children's Homes Regulations, and all relevant legislation.
The successful candidate will have:
Essential:
- Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People – Residential Childcare
- Ofsted Registered
- Minimum 2 years' experience managing a residential children's home
- Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and child care legislation
- Commitment to championing children's rights and improving outcomes for looked-after children
- Resilience and professionalism under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable:
- Experience of Ofsted inspections, achieving “Good” or “Outstanding”
- Experience supporting children with complex social, emotional, and learning needs
- Knowledge of trauma-informed or therapeutic care models
Why Join:
- Comprehensive Benefits: Career development, funded training, pension, referral bonuses, social events, and employee support programmes.
- Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact on the lives of children.
- Supportive Environment: Join a positive, team-focused workplace.
- Growth Opportunities: Structured training and professional development.
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a new residential children's home and shape a high-quality service.
Ofsted Registered Manager (Childrens home) in Blackburn employer: Resourcing Group
Join our dedicated team as an Ofsted Registered Manager in Blackburn, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead a new residential children's home and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with complex needs. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering comprehensive benefits including funded training and career advancement opportunities, all within a positive, child-focused environment. With a commitment to excellence and compliance with Ofsted standards, we are looking for passionate individuals ready to inspire and develop their teams while delivering outstanding care.
