Children's Registered Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Lancaster

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + £5,000 Performance Bonus

Home Size: 5-Bed Children's Residential Home (Mixed Gender)

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to successful Fit Person Interview)
• OTE Quality & Commercial Bonus of up to £5,000
• Participation in the Care Tech Management Incentive Plan
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Recommend a Friend bonus scheme
• Team rewards including discounts on restaurants, family days out and retail
• Length of Service Awards
• Comprehensive Management Development Programme
• Continuous professional development through the in‑house Leadership Academy
• Excellent long‑term career progression opportunities within one of Europe's largest specialist care providers

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care/Children's Workforce (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred), or willingness to enrol within six months of starting
• Minimum 2 years' experience within children's residential care
• At least 1 year's management or supervisory experience within the last five years
• Strong understanding of Ofsted Quality Standards, SCCIF, safeguarding and children's residential care legislation
• Experience supporting children and young people with learning difficulties, mental health needs and behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)
• Proven leadership, organisational and people management skills
• Experience managing budgets, staffing and operational performance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Child-focused approach with a commitment to achieving outstanding outcomes
• Full UK Driving Licence

• Lead the day‑to‑day management of a 5‑bed children's residential home
• Ensure the home consistently delivers high‑quality, child‑centred care and achieves a minimum Ofsted rating of 'Good', with 'Outstanding' as the ongoing objective
• Develop, implement and review comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person's individual needs
• Recruit, develop and retain a skilled and motivated staff team
• Allocate and oversee key worker responsibilities, ensuring care plans are effectively delivered
• Promote children's participation and ensure their voices influence the care they receive
• Maintain compliance with safeguarding legislation, Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Effectively manage complaints, safeguarding concerns and child protection matters
• Build positive working relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals
• Attend and contribute to care planning meetings, reviews and multi‑agency meetings
• Manage budgets, resources and the commercial performance of the home
• Foster a positive, safe and nurturing environment where children can achieve their full potential

• This service supports children and young people aged 8–18 with complex needs, learning difficulties and mental health needs within a nurturing, family‑style environment.
• The home provides care for up to five young people in a mixed‑gender setting, with a strong focus on therapeutic support, positive outcomes and preparation for independence.
• Offering extensive leadership development through its in‑house Leadership Academy, providing clear progression opportunities
• All applicants are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and safer recruitment checks in line with safeguarding legislation.