Location: Chester
Salary: £50,000-£70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
Registration: CIW (Care Inspectorate Wales)
Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo and small residential placements
Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract
About the opportunity
Join Bluestones Complex Care as a CIW Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.
Benefits
Salary £50,000-£70,000 (dependent on experience)
Performance bonuses based on young people's measurable progression
£1,000 referral bonus
Free private healthcare
Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment, and wellbeing teams
Requirements
Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care (or actively working toward it)
Eligibility for CIW Registered Manager registration
Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
Strong knowledge of CIW regulatory standards and safeguarding requirements
Responsibilities
Oversee day-to-day operations of the children's residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
Drive CIW regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year