Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: South Ribble, Preston

Earnings: Up to £55,000

Bonuses: Up to £5,500

Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week

Are you a passionate, child-focused leader ready to make a real difference?

Northridge Care Group is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead one of our residential children’s homes supporting young people with emotional, behavioural and complex needs.

This is your opportunity to join a growing organisation that truly values its people, invests in development, and is committed to delivering outstanding care.

What’s in it for you:

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• Competitive salary up to £55,000, plus performance-based bonus
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• 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
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• Career progression & leadership development opportunities
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• Recognition schemes: Employee of the Quarter & Employee of the Year plus many more
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• Support from our central HR, L&D, Referrals, Recruitment & Operations teams
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• Refer a Friend Bonus
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• Loyalty bonuses for length of service
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• Regular team-building activities & a positive, values-driven culture
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About Northridge

Founded in 2020, Northridge has grown from a single children’s home into a trusted multi-service provider across Lancashire and the Northwest.

Our organisation is built on a clear mission: to improve outcomes for children and young people through high quality care, education and specialist support. Everything we do is centred on creating safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive and reach their full potential.

About the role:

As Registered Manager, you’ll lead your team to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment for young people to thrive. You’ll ensure your home meets Ofsted standards, champion safeguarding, and embed a culture of reflection, growth, and positive outcomes.

This role is hands-on, dynamic, and rewarding, no two days are the same. You’ll balance compliance and compassion, ensuring your team is trained, motivated, and supported to deliver outstanding care.

About you:

We’re looking for someone who is:

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• Experienced in residential children’s care (minimum 2 years)
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• Qualified (or working towards) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or equivalent)
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• Passionate about supporting young people to reach their potential
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• Confident leading teams and managing performance
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• Strong in organisation, communication, and decision-making
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• Dedicated to safeguarding, quality, and continuous improvement
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If you’re ready to lead with heart and make a difference every day, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Northridge Care Group where leadership, compassion, and growth come together.

Northridge Group implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of their working practices and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and this may include social media checks.