Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential EBD Home

Are you an experienced leader with a passion for Children’s Residential Care? We are currently recruiting a Registered Manager for a small EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children’s home located in the Preston area. This permanent position offers a fantastic opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a positive impact on the lives of children and young people. If you are committed to delivering high-quality, nurturing care within a compliant environment, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential EBD Home As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the children’s home, ensuring compliance with all regulatory standards, and sustaining a safe, caring environment for the young residents. This role requires a dynamic leader who can motivate staff, build strong relationships with external agencies, and uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and care.

Candidate Responsibilities for the Registered Manager Role:

• Take full accountability for the home's operations and regulatory compliance
• Lead, support, and develop a team of residential staff to deliver person-centred care
• Ensure care plans are tailored to individual needs, fostering positive outcomes and growth
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, and professional practice
• Prepare and manage budgets efficiently, optimising resources for young people's benefit
• Build and sustain excellent relationships with local authorities, social workers, and external professionals
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the home maintains a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Candidate Profile for the Registered Manager:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (NVQ Level 5) – essential
• Proven experience within a children’s EBD residential setting, ideally as a Registered Manager or senior leadership role
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards
• Deep understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
• A child-centred approach with excellent motivational and leadership skills
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills

Benefits of the Registered Manager Role:

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses
• £250 Training Allowance to support your professional development
• Opportunities for career progression within a supportive organisation
• Ongoing training and development programmes
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits
• The chance to genuinely make a difference in children’s lives
• We work with thousands of clients nationwide, offering daily payroll runs, free candidate registrations, and unique referral and loyalty bonus schemes, including a sign-up bonus and £250 referral bonus

How to Apply: If you’re ready to advance your career as a Registered Manager and join a dedicated team committed to excellence, please send your CV to: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk or call John Deane on [phone number]. We look forward to hearing from passionate leaders eager to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.