Registered Children's Home Manager (Dual Registration)

Location: Manchester (Chorlton and Withington)

Salary: Up to £90k per annum (£70k base + performance bonus of £10k per home)

Hours: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm - 1 in 4 on call

Benefits for the Registered Children's Home Manager position:

- £250 staff referral bonus upon successful probation

- Discounts on high-street retailers, days out, gifts, holidays, and even car purchases (via Blue Light card)

- Flexible working with one work-from-home day per week

- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays

- Overtime: Enhanced pay for any overtime/sleep-in duties

- DBS Check: Fully covered, including renewals

- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma required, access to training courses available

Your Role as a Registered Children's Home Manager here:

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to oversee two Ofsted-rated 'Good' homes in Manchester. The homes are fully staffed and occupied, and you will play a vital role in leading a dedicated team to provide high-quality care for young residents.

As the Registered Children's Home Manager, you will:

- Ensure the highest standards of care and safeguarding for children and young people

- Lead and manage a dedicated team, including deputy managers and care workers

- Oversee placement plans, risk assessments, and home support strategies

- Foster a positive, supportive environment for staff and residents

- Maintain compliance with the Care Standards Act 2000 and Children's Homes Regulations

- Manage budgets, operations, and external stakeholder relationships

- Reporting directly to the Head of Care, you will have at least one deputy manager to support you in delivering exceptional leadership.

Whats required for the Registered Children's Home Manager role:

- Minimum 3+ years of experience in residential childcare, including 12+ months as a home manager

- Strong leadership skills with experience supervising and managing care staff

- Ability to build and develop a resilient, supportive, and high-performing team

- Expertise in safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and Ofsted inspections

- Good knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Social Care Common Inspection Framework

- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

- Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)

- Full manual driving licence required

Why Join?

- Work with Ofsted-rated 'Good' homes that are well-established and fully staffed

- Lead a motivated team and create a positive impact in children's lives

- Enjoy competitive salary + bonuses + benefits

- Opportunities for career growth and development

- Months of mentoring from the current dual registered manager who is moving into an operations management role

Are you a Registered Children's Home Manager ready for your next challenge?

Apply today and help shape the future of residential childcare in Manchester; any questions? Contact Sarah at Time Recruitment today!