Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Crewe, CW1
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per annum, with potential to earn £85,000+ through performance incentives
Home Size: 3-bed EBD / LD

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £70,000 per annum
• Potential to earn £85,000+ through performance-related incentives
• Opportunity to open and lead a brand-new children's home
• Full operational, compliance and leadership support
• Healthcare benefits scheme
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Genuine career progression into senior and area management roles as the organisation grows, a second home is currently in preparation offering future growth and leadership opportunities for the right candidate 
• Opportunity to shape the culture, team and standards of the home from the outset

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
• Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a senior role within children's residential care
• Previous Registered Manager experience, or strong Deputy Manager experience ready to step up
• Experience working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs and/or learning disabilities
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspection frameworks
• Proven experience in safeguarding, care planning, risk management and staff development
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, support and hold a team accountable
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence
• A child-centred, values-driven approach with a genuine commitment to providing high-quality care

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and prepare the brand-new home for opening
• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home
• Ensure the home remains compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Recruit, supervise, develop and retain a high-performing staff team
• Establish a positive culture centred around safeguarding, stability and child-centred care
• Lead by example and remain visible and actively involved within the home
• Oversee care planning, risk management and placement stability for each young person
• Ensure children receive consistent, nurturing and high-quality care tailored to their individual needs
• Build strong relationships with children, families, placing authorities and multi-agency professionals
• Promote positive outcomes across education, wellbeing, development and independence
• Monitor quality assurance and drive continuous improvement across the service
• Prepare for and lead the home through Ofsted inspections and monitoring activity
• Ensure safeguarding concerns, incidents and risks are managed effectively and in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage the home effectively against its Statement of Purpose and agreed operational standards
• Work closely with the wider leadership team to ensure the home has the resources, support and systems required to succeed
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of the organisation, with opportunities for progression into senior operational roles as the organisation expand

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