Childrens Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home Location: Manchester (M16)

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a brand-new children's residential home opening in the M16 area of Manchester.

The service will initially operate as a 4-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) home before transitioning into a specialist 3-bed Learning Disabilities (LD) provision. This presents a unique opportunity for a dedicated leader to shape the development of the service, build a high-performing team, and make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable young people.

This role would suit an established Registered Manager seeking a fresh challenge or an experienced Deputy Manager who is ready to take the next step into registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the registration and opening of the home.
• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Recruit, manage, and develop a skilled residential care team.
• Promote a positive, therapeutic, and child-centred culture throughout the service.
• Drive high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, staffing, and overall operational performance.
• Develop effective relationships with local authorities, external professionals, and stakeholders.
• Ensure young people receive the highest standard of care and support, enabling them to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Experience in a management or senior leadership position within a children's home.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop staff teams.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete if appropriate).
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to lead a new service from its inception.
• Autonomy to build and develop your own team.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
• Supportive senior leadership team.
• Chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.

If you are passionate about delivering outstanding care and are looking for an opportunity to lead and develop a new service, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV to:

john.deane@servicecare.org.uk