Ofsted Children's Home Manager

Children’s Care Home Managers – Join a Growing Provider
Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 DOE
About the Role
A rapidly expanding healthcare and care services group is launching its children’s services division, built on the same values that drove its impressive growth in other sectors. Over the past 24 months, the group has grown to 60+ sites, demonstrating its commitment to quality, care, and innovation. Now, it is bringing that same approach to children’s residential care.
We are looking for passionate Children’s Care Home Managers to join at the very beginning of this exciting journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and play a key role in building a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children with EBD.
* Prepare the home for registration, liaising with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required.
* Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and care plans in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled and motivated staff team, providing supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
* Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management frameworks are robust, consistent, and effective.
* Maintain high-quality care documentation, reporting, and auditing to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
* Foster a nurturing, structured environment that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
About You
We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy ready to step into a management role, who:
* Holds Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)
* Holds Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or is working towards
* Has a minimum of 3 years’ residential experience in the last 5 years
* Has at least 2 year in a senior or management position
* Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and working with EBD children
* Is motivated to lead, innovate, and shape a high-performing home rather than simply “keeping the home afloat”
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,000 – £75,000)
* Expert support from an experienced Responsible Individual during registration
* Opportunity to grow into a Responsible Individual role in the future
* The chance to lead a brand-new, fully renovated home with a C2 planning in place
Why Join
* Lead a brand-new children’s home in a fast-growing, ambitious organisation
* Clear career progression, with opportunities to grow into senior leadership or Head of Children’s Services
* Be part of a values-led provider focused on delivering exceptional care
* Make a meaningful difference in children’s lives from the ground up
If you are an ambitious and experienced residential manager passionate about making a difference for children with EBD, we would love to hear from you.
If this particular opportunity is not of interest, Top Marks Recruitment works with a wide range of Children’s Home organisations across the country, many of which offer excellent opportunities that we would be happy to discuss with you. With strong relationships across the sector, we can help introduce you to a range of opportunities that align with your experience and career ambitions