Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Preston

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Chipping, Preston / PR3
Salary: £55,000 – £63,000 per annum + bonuses
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm + scheduled on-call
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

JP Healthcare Recruitment is supporting a growing children’s residential care provider in the recruitment of an experienced Registered Manager for a home in the PR3 area of Lancashire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children’s residential care professional to lead and develop a strong staff team, create a positive culture within the home and deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

Salary & Benefits

* £55,000 – £63,000 depending on experience and qualifications

* Up to £3,000 annual Ofsted bonus

* Up to £3,000 sign-on bonus within the first 6 months

* Monday–Friday working pattern

* Support towards Level 5 qualification

* Blue Light Card

* Employee wellbeing programme

* Company pension

* Supportive, values-led organisation

Key Responsibilities

* Lead the day-to-day running of the children's home

* Recruit, develop and lead a high-performing residential care team

* Maintain a safe, structured and nurturing environment

* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards

* Oversee care quality, staff performance and service development

* Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers and external professionals

* Drive continuous improvement and strong Ofsted outcomes

Requirements

* Minimum 3 years’ senior experience within children’s EBD residential care

* Previous leadership or management experience within a children’s home

* Experience with Ofsted registration, inspections or both

* Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Children’s Homes Regulations

* Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent

* Level 5 Leadership & Management preferred, or willingness to complete

* Full UK driving licence

* Right to work in the UK

A strong track record of achieving or maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes would be highly desirable.

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, apply today or contact JP Healthcare Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Safeguarding: The successful applicant will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references