Childrens Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Homes\n

Locations:Wigan (WN5) & St Helens (WA10)
Salary: £40,000 £58,101 per annum + up to £5,000 bonus
Service: 23 bed childrens residential homes

Benefits\n

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• Competitive salary: £40,000 £58,101 per annum
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• Performance bonus of up to £5,000
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• Opportunity to step into Registered Manager role (strong Deputy Managers welcomed)
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• Smaller, manageable 23 bed home settings
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• Supportive leadership structure
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• Career progression opportunities within the organisation
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Chance to directly shape and improve outcomes for young people
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The Company\n

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• Established provider of childrens residential care services
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• Focused on delivering high-quality, child-centred and therapeutic care
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• Strong commitment to safeguarding and positive outcomes
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• Stable, growing organisation with multiple home locations
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• Supportive senior leadership team with hands-on operational guidance
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• Committed to developing internal talent and promoting from within
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The Role\n

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• Registered Manager of a 23 bed childrens residential home
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• Responsible for day-to-day running of the home and overall service delivery
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• Ensure full compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards
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• Lead, supervise, and develop a small residential staff team
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• Maintain high safeguarding standards at all times
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• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and placement stability
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• Manage staffing, rotas, budgets, and service performance
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• Build strong relationships with external professionals and agencies
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• Drive continuous improvement and positive Ofsted outcomes
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The Person Applying\n

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• Must be a car driver (essential)
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• Minimum 5 years experience in residential childrens care
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• Level 4/5 in Leadership & Management (or equivalent/higher)
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• Experienced Registered Manager OR very strong Deputy Manager ready to step up
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• Strong understanding of safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks
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• Confident leader with proven staff management experience
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• Calm, resilient, and able to handle challenging situations effectively
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• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
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• Strong organisational and decision-making skills
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• Committed to delivering safe, nurturing, and stable environments
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