Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location:

Wirral, Merseyside

Salary:
From £50,000

Full-time | Permanent

Are you a compassionate, driven leader with a passion for making a difference in children’s lives?

Acorns to Oaks Children's Care & Support is seeking a dynamic and experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our Ofsted-registered children’s homes. This is a unique opportunity to shape a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for children and young people, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring it meets its Statement of Purpose and complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards. You’ll lead a dedicated team, champion safeguarding, and work collaboratively with professionals to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

• Provide strong, child-centred leadership to a multidisciplinary team
• Ensure full regulatory compliance and readiness for Ofsted inspections
• Oversee safeguarding, child protection, and complaints procedures
• Develop and implement care plans tailored to individual needs
• Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, and professional development
• Monitor and improve service delivery through audits and KPIs
• Foster a homely, inclusive, and safe environment
• Build effective partnerships with families, local authorities, schools, and health professionals

We’re looking for someone who is:

• A confident leader with experience managing children’s residential services
• Passionate about safeguarding and child welfare
• Skilled in HR, compliance, and operational management
• Emotionally intelligent, resilient, and values-driven
• Qualified to Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Eligible to register with Ofsted as a Registered Manager

• A supportive, values-led organisation committed to staff wellbeing
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• The chance to make a lasting impact on young lives