Registered Manager
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Business
Operations Management
Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager (Solo Provision)
Location: Preston PR3
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 + Bonuses (Up to £66,000 Year
1)
Working Hours: Full Time
Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: 1 Child (Solo Provision – EBD / Therapeutic Needs)
Qualifications
Required:
Level 5 Leadership & Management (or working towards)
Experience
Required:
Previous Ofsted registration preferred (within last 2 years for experienced package)
Employment Type: Permanent
Number of Beds: 1 (Solo Provision)
Type of YP: EBD / Therapeutic needs
Ofsted Status: Registration ready / planning approved
Staffing Model: High support, therapeutic approach
This is a unique opportunity to lead a solo children’s home from registration through to operation, offering a highly therapeutic and structured environment for one young person.
The role was originally designed as a dual management position but has now transitioned into a dedicated single-home leadership role, allowing full focus on quality of care and outcomes.
Package Options:Experienced Registered Manager (Level 5 + Held Ofsted Registration 12+ months):
Salary: £60,000
Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 (Outstanding) / £1,500 (Good)
Signing Bonus: £1,000 after 3 months + £2,000 after 6 months
Year 1 Package:
Up to £66,000
Ongoing Package:
Circa £63,000
New Manager (Working Towards Level 5, No Prior Registration):
Salary: £55,000
Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 (Outstanding) / £1,500 (Good)
Signing Bonus: £1,000 after 3 months + £2,000 after 6 months
Year 1 Package:
Up to £61,000
Ongoing Package:
Circa £58,000
Experienced in Ofsted-regulated children’s homes (or ready to step up into registration)
Level 5 qualified or actively working towards
Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulations
Confident leading Ofsted registration and inspections
Values therapeutic, trauma-informed care
You will be joining a well-supported, leadership-focused environment with:
Strong senior leadership oversight
Full HR, recruitment, and compliance support
Clear structure and guidance through registration
A provider committed to quality and outcomes
High earning potential with clear bonus structure
Opportunity to lead a solo therapeutic home from day one
Smaller setting allowing genuine impact and focus
Strong support network to ensure success
Clear pathway for professional development
Sponsorship is not available.
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