Registered Manager - Children's
Wigan, Greater Manchester, North West, England
£50000 - £65000 per annum
Expiry date:10 Jan 2027
Start date:12 Oct 2026
Children’s Homes
Registered Manager – Children's
Location: Wigan
Salary: Up to £65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
We are working alongside a well-established children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established solo-placement children's home in Wigan.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to play a key role in the registration and opening of a second solo-placement home. With the property ready to progress through the Ofsted registration process, this is an exciting opportunity to help establish and develop a growing therapeutic service.
Key Responsibilities
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Location: Wigan
Salary: Up to £65,000 per year
Job Type: Full-time
The Opportunity
We are working alongside a well-established children's residential care provider seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established solo-placement children's home in Wigan.
The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to play a key role in the registration and opening of a second solo-placement home. With the property ready to progress through the Ofsted registration process, this is an exciting opportunity to help establish and develop a growing therapeutic service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
- Ensure safe and effective delivery of the 2:1 staffing model.
- Lead, support and develop the staff team.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance.
- Ensure appropriate staff induction, supervision, appraisal and training.
- Build effective relationships with children, families, local authorities and other professionals.
- Manage staffing, rotas, resources and budgets effectively.
- Work with the Responsible Individual to progress the second home's Ofsted registration, recruitment and opening.
- Substantial experience in children's residential care.
- Previous management or significant leadership experience within a children's home.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
- Experience of management oversight and quality assurance.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and child-centred practice.
- Confidence leading staff through challenges and change.
- Strong organisational, leadership and accountability skills.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or recognised equivalent, or willingness to achieve the required qualification within the regulatory timeframe.
- At least two years' relevant experience in the residential care of children within the last five years.
- At least one year's experience supervising and managing staff
- Ability to demonstrate the fitness, skills and experience required to register with Ofsted as a children's home manager.
- £50,000–£65,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Direct and ongoing support from the Responsible Individual and directors.
- Access to therapeutic and psychological consultation.
- Professional development and career-growth opportunities.
- Free gym membership and nutritional support.
- The opportunity to lead an established home and help open a second service.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting difference to children's lives.
- Supervisory experience: 1 year (required)
- Children's home experience: 2 years (required)
- Driving licence: Required
Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.
Contact Details:
If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Troy Walker direct on 07362056140. Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!
Health Recruit Network are a trusted supplier of NHS and Private healthcare services. We supply work to Registered General Nurses (RGN), Mental Health Nurses (RMN), Learning Disabilities Nurse (RNLD) and Healthcare Assistants (HCA). We are one of the fastest growing recruitment agencies in the UK and supply Nationwide. Health Recruit Network are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
