Hybrid Registered Manager of a Children's Home

Stockport, Greater Manchester, North West, England
£55000 - £70000 per annum
Expiry date:23 Oct 2025
Start date:25 Jul 2025
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Registered Children’s Home Manager – Up to £70,000 (Including Bonus) – Hybrid Work – Full time – Greater Manchester Area

Location: Greater Manchester
Salary: Up to £70,000 per year
Schedule: Hybrid role – minimum of 25 hours per week based at the home

About the Role
We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well Established Children’s Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Registered Children’s Manager. As Home Manager, you’ll take the lead in a therapeutic residential children’s home in Greater Manchester. This is a high impact role with full support from a central team, so you can focus on what matters most the children and the people who care for them. Their central team handles HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and monthly reports removing distractions so you can focus on care and leadership.


Registered Children’s Home Manager Key Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day operations of a residential children’s home
  • Mentor staff and develop future leaders
  • Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
  • Inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional care
  • Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and professionals
  • Create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to rebuild trust
 
Registered Children’s Home Manager Requirements
  • Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled and working toward completion)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in residential childcare (including 1 year in a supervisory/management role)
  • Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-based practice
  • Full UK Driving Licence and ability to commute to Stockport
  • Must meet Ofsted’s ‘fit person’ criteria: Enhanced DBS clearance, Full reference checks, Verified employment history
 
Why Join this Well Established Children’s Home
  • Values-led organisation prioritising relationships, consistency, and trust
  • Empowered leadership with systems that support, not hinder
  • Long-term outcomes take priority over quick fixes
  • Recognition through:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Leadership trust
    • Career growth opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
Total package up to £70,000 per year, including:
  • Base salary up to £55,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
Performance bonuses:
  • Up to £12,000 per year for managing 4–5 bed homes
  • £3,000 bonus for achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating
  • £1,500 bonus for achieving a Good rating
 
Additional benefits:
  • Bonus scheme & performance bonuses
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Referral programme
  • Work from home options
 
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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on 020 3800 1852 . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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