Children's Registered Manager

Location: Haslingden, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £78,000 per annum (including performance-related bonuses)
Home Size: Children's Residential Home

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £78,000 per annum (inclusive of performance-related bonuses)
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus upon successful Ofsted registration
• Up to £6,000 annual Ofsted bonus
• Occupancy bonus of up to £5,000 every six months
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Funded professional qualifications and ongoing career development
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development
• Pension scheme
• Mileage allowance
• Staff referral bonus of up to £1,000 (following successful probation)
• Simply Health cashback scheme (including dental, optical and health benefits)
• Free access to wellbeing and mental health support services
• Free on-site parking
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

What We're Looking For

• Existing Ofsted Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager with at least two years' experience who is ready to step into a Registered Manager role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire a residential team
• Passion for delivering outstanding, child-centred care and achieving positive outcomes
• Experience working with children who have experienced trauma and complex needs
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted requirements
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals
• Flexible approach to working, including evenings and weekends where required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall operational leadership and management of the children's home
• Lead, supervise and develop a high-performing residential care team
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management processes
• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people
• Work collaboratively with education providers, social workers and multidisciplinary professionals to achieve positive outcomes
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor service performance and produce reports aligned with organisational KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards of care across the home
• Contribute to wider organisational projects and service development initiatives
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements

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.