📍 Wallasey
💰 £53,000 – £62,000 per annum
⏰ Full-time | 40 hours per week
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a service from the outset, building a stable team and delivering high-quality, therapeutic care.
About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
You will play a key role in:
* Setting up and developing the home
* Building and leading a high-performing staff team
* Embedding a child-centred, trauma-informed approach
* Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
* Driving positive outcomes for young people
Registered Managers are responsible for maintaining standards, safeguarding, and ensuring quality care in line with regulations and best practice
Key Responsibilities
* Manage the day-to-day operations of the home
* Lead, supervise, and develop staff
* Ensure all care plans, risk assessments, and documentation are maintained
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
* Liaise with local authorities, families, and external professionals
* Maintain full regulatory compliance
Requirements
* Experience working within children’s residential care
* Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks
* Leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
* Full UK driving licence (preferred)
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary of £53,000 – £62,000
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Ongoing training and development
* Support from central teams (compliance, recruitment, training)
* Opportunity to build and shape a service from day one
👉 If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and lead a service the right way, apply today
Salary description
£53000.00 - £62000.00 per year