Location: Whitchurch - Crewe
Salary: Upto £70,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
About Us
Our clients are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people. They provide high-quality, therapeutic residential care for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), creating safe, nurturing environments where they can heal, grow, and achieve positive outcomes.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate, and motivated Dual Registered Manager to lead their 3-bed children's home. This is an exciting opportunity to make a genuine difference while leading a dedicated team committed to delivering exceptional care.
The Role
As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership, management, and development of the home. You will ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards, whilst promoting outstanding outcomes for the children in our care.
You will inspire and develop your team, champion a child-centred and therapeutic approach, and create a culture where both children and staff can thrive.
Key Responsibilities
* Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintain full regulatory compliance.
* Lead the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring exceptional standards of care.
* Promote positive outcomes for children in relation to education, health, emotional wellbeing, independence, and life skills.
* Build and maintain a warm, safe, and nurturing home environment.
* Recruit, lead, supervise, and develop a motivated and high-performing staff team.
* Ensure safeguarding is embedded in all aspects of practice.
* Complete Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 actions and drive continuous service improvement.
* Manage budgets, occupancy, staffing levels, and resources effectively.
* Develop and review care plans, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies, and placement plans.
What We're Looking ForEssential
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
* Minimum of 2 years' experience in a leadership role within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
* Strong knowledge of Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
* Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle.
Desirable
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary based on experience.
* Performance-related bonus.
* Company pension.
* Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
* Ongoing professional development and funded training.
* Support towards further qualifications.
* Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.
Why Join Us?
This is more than just a management role—it's an opportunity to shape the future of vulnerable children and young people. You'll have the autonomy to lead your home, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to build a service recognised for excellence.
If you're an ambitious Registered Manager who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and creating life-changing outcomes for children, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us create brighter futures, one child at a time
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year