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Posted 21 July, 2026

Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Career Makers
PR8, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Location: Southport, Merseyside Salary: Negotiable (DOE) Hours: 37.5 hours per week Holidays: 200 hours + bank holidays Home: 3-bed | Ofsted: Good Overview: We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Southport. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people. Key Responsibilities: * Manage the home in line with Ofsted regulations and legislation * Lead, support, and develop the staff team * Ensure care plans are implemented and regularly reviewed * Maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young people * Manage budgets, rotas, and staffing * Liaise with professionals and external agencies * Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and record keeping * Complete Regulation 44 & 45 requirements * Participate in out-of-hours support Requirements: * Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in children’s residential care * Strong knowledge of Ofsted and relevant legislation * Leadership and team management experience * Level 5 (or willingness to work towards) * Full UK driving licence What’s on Offer: * Competitive salary (DOE) * Bonus scheme up to £3,250 * Fully funded Level 5 qualification * Career progression opportunities * Enhanced DBS paid * Health & wellbeing package + pension Apply now to be considered