Children's Home Manager

Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England
£50000 per annum
Expiry date:30 Jul 2026
Start date:01 May 2026
Children’s Homes
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD)Location: Warrington
Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum Bonuses Company Car
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent
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We are currently seeking an experienced, driven, and highly capable Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Warrington.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader with a strong background in children’s residential care and experience managing or supporting Ofsted inspections. You will take full ownership of the service, build and develop a high-performing team, and drive the home towards achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the home
  • Ensure compliance with safeguarding standards and children’s home regulations
  • Lead staff recruitment, development, and supervision
  • Oversee care planning, risk management, and quality assurance processes
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with external professionals and agencies
  • Maintain full inspection readiness at all times
  • Drive positive outcomes and progress for children in care
Essential Requirements
  • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential setting
  • Strong experience supporting children with EBD and complex behaviours
  • Sound knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
  • Experience preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections
  • Proven leadership ability with a track record of improving standards
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
  • Strong organisational, leadership, and communication skills
  • Resilient, professional, and child-focused approach
Desirable
  • Previous Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
  • Experience managing referrals and occupancy levels
  • Understanding of therapeutic care approaches
What’s on Offer
  • Salary from £80,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Performance-related bonuses linked to inspection outcomes
  • Company car
  • Support from an experienced senior leadership team
  • Opportunity to shape and develop the service
  • Long-term career progression
  • Autonomy to lead and implement improvements
If you are an experienced manager with a strong track record in Ofsted-led environments and are ready for your next challenge, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered.

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