Full job descriptionRegistered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Manchester
£50,000 – £55,000 + £5,000 performance bonus
Urgent Requirement – ASAP Start Available


We are currently working with a growing residential childcare provider seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of their children’s residential services in Manchester.


This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader within children’s residential care to join a supportive organisation focused on delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational management and regulatory compliance of the children’s home, ensuring the service consistently meets Ofsted standards and delivers a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.
You will lead and develop the staff team while driving high standards across safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and overall service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
*Registering with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintaining full regulatory compliance
*Managing the day-to-day operations of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
*Leading, supervising, and developing the staff team
*Promoting safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people
*Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections
*Managing budgets, occupancy levels, staffing rotas, and service improvement plans
*Building strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and external professionals
*Ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and operational performance are consistently maintained
About You:
We are looking for an experienced and confident residential childcare professional with strong leadership capability and a thorough understanding of Ofsted frameworks.
You will have:
*Minimum 2 years’ experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home
*Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
*Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards / equivalent qualification)
*Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and Children’s Homes Quality Standards
*Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
*Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
*Right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer:
*Competitive salary: £50,000 – £55,000
*Annual performance bonus of £5,000
*Supportive senior management team
*Ongoing training and career development opportunities
*Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in young people’s lives