Children’s Registered Home Manager

Children’s Registered Home Manager

Location: Oakenclough

Highly competitive salary - up to £50,000 with bonus scheme in place

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• £5,000 welcome bonus following successful fit persons interview
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial performance bonus (OTE)
• Eligibility to join the Management Incentive Plan linked to long-term company success
• Comprehensive Management Development Training Programme
• Ongoing development through a dedicated Leadership Academy
• Structured leadership training focused on leadership behaviours and management capability
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing support programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team reward incentives, including discounted restaurants and family days out
• Length of service recognition awards
• Long-term career progression within a leading national provider

Successful Applicants

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in residential care
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or Children’s Workforce (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred at application stage, or willingness to enrol within 6 months)
• Strong understanding of The Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, SCCIF, Ofsted requirements, and wider childcare legislation
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties, including trauma-informed and behaviour management approaches
• Strong leadership skills with experience in planning, organisation, and team development
• Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and operational oversight
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and professional correspondence
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 5-bed Ofsted-registered residential children’s home supporting young people aged 8–18
• Ensure each young person has a comprehensive, individualised care plan covering emotional, educational, social, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing staff team in partnership with recruitment and HR teams
• Ensure effective induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development for all staff
• Promote a culture of participation, ensuring young people are actively involved in decisions about their care
• Allocate Key Workers and ensure consistent implementation of individual care plans
• Maintain high-quality care standards in line with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose
• Take responsibility for safeguarding, complaints, and child protection concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate action
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals to support positive outcomes for young people
• Attend and actively contribute to care planning meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that supports each young person to reach their full potential
• Ensure effective financial and operational management of the home in line with agreed budgets and performance expectations

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.