At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a new children's residential home, ensuring high-quality care and positive outcomes.
- Company: Exciting opportunity with a brand-new Ofsted-registered children's residential home in Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Performance-related bonus, ongoing training, and the chance to shape a new service.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and create a nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in children's residential care and Level 5 Diploma.
The predicted salary is between 44236 - 54066 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new Ofsted-registered children's residential home in Greater Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is passionate about building and developing a service from the ground up, creating a safe and nurturing environment and making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people. The home will provide residential care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, development and quality of the home. You'll play a key role in establishing the service, developing a strong team and creating a positive, child-focused culture from the outset. You'll work closely with the wider management team to ensure the home delivers high standards of care and meets all Ofsted and regulatory requirements. This is an opportunity to have genuine ownership of a new service and help shape how it develops and grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day management and development of the children's residential home
- Take responsibility for the quality of care, safeguarding and outcomes for children and young people
- Support the opening and development of the new residential service
- Recruit, lead, support and develop a strong residential care team
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Develop and maintain effective care plans, policies, procedures and records
- Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external professionals
- Monitor and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and practice
- Lead a positive, supportive and child-centred culture within the home
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service development
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
- Minimum 2 years' experience working within children's residential care within the last 5 years
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or equivalent, or actively working towards the qualification
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, children's residential care and regulatory compliance
- Experience supporting the opening, development or growth of a children's residential service would be highly advantageous
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
- Resilient, values-driven and committed to providing high-quality, child-focused care
What We Offer
- Performance-related bonus
- Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's residential service
- Genuine opportunity to develop and grow the service from the ground up
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people
Childrens Registered Manager employer: Talent Haven
Join a reputable provider in London dedicated to delivering high-quality care for children and young people. We foster a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering generous annual leave, a workplace pension, and performance bonuses. As a Senior Registered Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to lead with confidence, make a meaningful impact on young lives, and grow within an organisation that values strong leadership and reflective practice.
