Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location:

Wesham, Preston, Lancashire

Salary: £44,982 – £50,605 per annum (DOE) + 10% discretionary bonus

Contract Type:
Permanent

Sleep-ins:
Not required

Sponsorship:
Not available

Join a high-quality children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD), often shaped by experiences of trauma, neglect, CSE, CCE, and PSB.

• Homes range from 2–3 beds
• High staffing ratios – typically 1:1
• Services span Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, St Helens, and Scotland
• Ofsted ratings vary, with ongoing focus on continuous improvement

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children’s home. You’ll champion a nurturing, safe, and structured environment where young people can thrive. You’ll be a confident leader with strong safeguarding knowledge, capable of embedding therapeutic practices and motivating teams.

To be considered, you must have:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential home (within the last 5 years)
• At least 1 year’s experience in a supervisory or leadership role (within the last 5 years)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 (Scotland), or be willing to work towards it
• Applicants with only CQC experience or without Ofsted‑regulated children’s home experience cannot be considered

This is more than just a job — it’s a career pathway in an organisation that truly invests in you.

• Clear pathways into Cluster Manager, Area Manager, Quality Assurance, Clinical and L&D roles
• Industry-leading induction & training, including Therapeutic Parenting and +Proactive strategies
• Funded qualifications and ongoing CPD

• Private Medical Insurance
• Medicash (Dental, Optical, Counselling, 24/7 GP, Gym Discounts)
• Life Assurance x2
• 33 Days Annual Leave