Children’s Registered Home Manager

Registered Manager
Location: Carnforth, LA6
House Size: 2 Bed Home (One Child Placed) 
Salary: £46,331 - £52,123 per annum + 10% discretionary bonus

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave
• 10% discretionary annual bonus
• Funded relevant qualifications and training
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance (2 x basic salary)
• Medicash healthcare cash plan
• 24/7 GP access
• Dental and optical cashback
• Discounted gym memberships
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Salary sacrifice benefits platform
• Paid DBS/disclosure certificate renewals (where applicable)
• Paid professional membership fees (where applicable)
• Full induction and therapeutic parenting training

Candidate Requirements

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England), SCQF Level 7/HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification
• Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in children's residential care
• Minimum 1 year's experience within the last 5 years leading or supervising staff in a residential care setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management (Scotland)
• Exceptional understanding of safer recruitment practices
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting (desirable)
• Qualified or working towards Level 5/SCQF Level 10 Leadership & Management qualification (desirable)

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a residential childcare team
• Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and standards
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young people
• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people aged 8–18
• Oversee safeguarding practices and regulatory compliance
• Manage and develop staff performance and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and the in-house psychology team
• Maintain high standards of care and service delivery
• Support the home's development and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective care planning and implementation

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV direct to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com