Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Service

Location: Fylde Coast
Salary: £60,000 per year
Hours: Full-time
Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in residential childcare

• At least 2 years’ experience in children’s home management (or Deputy level ready to step up)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and statutory frameworks

• Full UK Driving Licence

The Role

We are seeking an Ofsted Registered Manager to launch and lead a brand-new 2-bedded children’s home for young people aged 8–16 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will:

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and oversee all aspects of setting up and running the home

• Ensure each child has a care plan tailored to their emotional, educational, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs

• Allocate Key Workers and monitor delivery of care plans

• Build strong relationships with parents, carers, and professionals to provide holistic support

• Manage budgets in line with company policy

• Ensure staffing levels and training meet the needs of the service

• Oversee staff inductions, supervision, and personal development

• Maintain compliance with statutory and procedural frameworks

• Act as the main point of contact for external bodies, auditors, and inspectors

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Career development opportunities in children’s residential care

• Training and ongoing professional development

• Supportive, close-knit team environment

• The opportunity to lead and shape a new home with dual registration potential

Compliance

All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
We do not offer sponsorship for this role – applicants must have full right to work in the UK.

Apply Now

If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and create a nurturing home where young people can thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by sending your CV and cover letter.