Residential Senior Manager | Children's Residential Services | North

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Salary £66,336 - £72,150, Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Children's Residential Services
Location: North Lancashire

Salary: £66,336 - £72,150

We are continuing to expand our in-house provision of Children's Homes, and are now looking for a qualified social worker with residential experience and management experience to join our existing stable Residential Senior Management Team

Where Our Children Live (WOCL) is a programme of work that is supporting the vision "Lancashire homes for Lancashire children". To achieve this, we are growing our network of homes, and our management team.

The Senior Manager/Responsible Individual role is diverse and varied.

As a Senior Manager, you will be required to ensure the delivery of the wider Residential Service Plan, prepare proposals for the strategic direction of Children's Residential which support the Council's overall future direction, establish mechanisms for the collection of a range of information and/or data to include performance, quality, and analysis, and present this information in different formats to a wide audience.

The Responsible Individual element of the role includes supervising the management and delivery of a cluster of homes (between 5 and
7) ensuring regulatory requirements are not just met but exceeded. As the Responsible Individual, you will provide leadership, guidance, and support to a team of Registered Managers within a cluster and be able to promote our strength based approach to practice and compassionate leadership.

• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of a cluster of children's homes, including auditing, budget management, and providing strategic direction.
• Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and standards set out by the Children's Home Regulations.
• Been an integral part of the wider Senior Management Team across Children's Services
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to maintain a safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for children and staff teams.
• Collaborating with external agencies, professionals, and stakeholders to provide high outstanding care and support to our children.
• Providing leadership and support to Registered Managers, promoting professional development and continuous improvement.

Working for a Local Authority provides unique advantages and opportunities, and this role is no different. You can expect stability and support; clearly defined pathways for career progression; job security and benefits.

• A genuine commitment to our ethos, culture, and values, and a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Dedication to upholding the highest standards of care, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Willingness to embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work, and to foster an environment that celebrates the unique strengths and perspectives of every individual.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges and changing circumstances.

If you have these qualities and are ready to join a dynamic, dedicated and expanding team to make a positive impact in the lives of children, we encourage your application

For an informal confidential discussion about the job role or other opportunities as part of Where Our Children Live please contact Amanda Barbour on  or  or alternatively you can email any questions or queries to Aman

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026,
Interviews
:
Friday 6th March 2026

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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