Registered Manager Children's Residential
19 days ago
Wallasey
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Wallasey £53,000 – £62,000 per annum ⏰ Full-time | 40 hours per week We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a service from the outset, building a stable team and delivering high-quality, therapeutic care. About the Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive. You will play a key role in: • Setting up and developing the home, • Building and leading a high-performing staff team, • Embedding a child-centred, trauma-informed approach, • Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards, • Driving positive outcomes for young people Registered Managers are responsible for maintaining standards, safeguarding, and ensuring quality care in line with regulations and best practice Key Responsibilities • Manage the day-to-day operations of the home, • Lead, supervise, and develop staff, • Ensure all care plans, risk assessments, and documentation are maintained, • Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing, • Liaise with local authorities, families, and external professionals, • Maintain full regulatory compliance Requirements • Experience working within children’s residential care, • Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager, • Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks, • Leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards), • Full UK driving licence (preferred) What’s on Offer • Competitive salary of £53,000 – £62,000, • 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), • Ongoing training and development, • Support from central teams (compliance, recruitment, training), • Opportunity to build and shape a service from day one If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and lead a service the right way, apply today