Children's Home Manager

Registered Manager - 3 Bed Therapeutic Home (EBD / LD)

Location:

Sale
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)

Hours:

Full-time
Sleep-ins:
None required
On-call:
As and when required

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed therapeutic children's home in Sale, supporting young people aged 5-17 at the point of admission with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and/or Learning Disabilities (LD).

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance. You will create a nurturing, structured, and therapeutic environment where young people can thrive.

• Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a committed staff team.
• Promote positive outcomes for young people through therapeutic and child-centred practice.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and safeguarding.
• Manage budgets and ensure effective resource allocation.
• Participate in on-call duties as required.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - or working towards.
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of EBD and/or LD needs.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Thorough understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements.

• Competitive salary of £50,000 - £60,000.
• No sleep-in requirements.
• Supportive senior management structure.
• Opportunity to lead a therapeutic-focused service with real impact.

If you are an enthusiastic leader committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

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