[Puro Search
Published
October 5, 2026
Category
Job Type
Salary From:
£45,000
Salary To:
£55,000
Description
Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: Up to £50,000 plus bonuses
Location: Manchester (Swinton)
Home Size: 3-Bed Therapeutic Children's Home
Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses
- Permanent, full-time position
- Established home operational since 2019
- Current Ofsted rating of Good
- Opportunities for professional training and development
- Career progression opportunities
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience within children's residential care
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, complex needs and challenging behaviours
- Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure
- Understanding of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements
- Commitment to providing high-quality, therapeutic, child-centred care
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management of the 3-bed therapeutic children's home
- Lead, motivate and develop the staff team
- Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations
- Monitor care quality and promote positive outcomes for children and young people
- Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals
- Maintain effective records, reporting and quality assurance processes
- Promote a positive therapeutic environment and support continuous improvement
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.