Registered Manager - Ashton-under-Lyne

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 8RP

Pay:

£45,000.00 to £65,000.00 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

14/03/2026

Registered Manager - 4 Bedded Children's Residential Home

Location:

Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 per annum Brook Street Social Care is proud to be working in partnership with a well-established non-for-profit organisation in the children's residential sector to recruit a Registered Manager for a 4 bedded children's home in Ashton-under-Lyne, Greater Manchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and passionate leader to join a values-driven organisation that is dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with mild LD & EBD. The Role As the Registered Manager , you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of 4 bedded children’s home.

You will ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations while delivering high-quality, therapeutic care that enables young people to thrive.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strong, visible leadership to both staff teams
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Driving high standards of care and safeguarding practices
• Managing budgets and resources effectively
• Supporting, supervising and developing staff to achieve excellence
• Building positive partnerships with external agencies, families and stakeholders
• Leading on care planning to ensure tailored, child-centred support

About You We are seeking a driven, motivated and resilient leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

Essential requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience managing challenging behaviours and complex needs
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

What's on Offer

• Salary of £45,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Opportunity to lead with strong organisational backing
• Support from an established senior leadership team
• The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives
• Ongoing professional development within a non-profit organisation with strong values

If you are an experienced children’s residential leader looking for your next challenge in a rewarding, child-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or for a confidential discussion, contact Brook Street Social Care today.