Registered Manager

Ofsted Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home)

£50,000–£70,000 + performance bonuses | Chester | Bluestones Complex Care

The Role at a Glance

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• Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
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• Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
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• Location: Chester
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• Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
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• Experience: 2+ years in residential childcare management or supervisory role
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• Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo placement and multi-bed residential homes
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• Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract
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About the opportunity

Join Bluestones Complex Care as an Ofsted Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.

Benefits

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• Salary £50,000–£70,000 (dependent on experience)
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• Performance bonuses based on young people’s measurable progression
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• £1,000 referral bonus
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• Free private healthcare
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• Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
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• Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
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• Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams
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Requirements

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• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
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• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role
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• Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
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• Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
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• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding
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Responsibilities

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• Oversee day-to-day operations of the children’s residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
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• Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
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• Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
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• Manage solo placement and multi-bed home settings, adapting to individual young people’s needs
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• Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
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• Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows
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Our CARE Ethos

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• Career & progression – clear pathways into senior leadership
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• Accountability & culture – high standards, zero tolerance for poor practice
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• Recognition & relationships – expertise valued and rewarded
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• Excellence & improvement – trauma-informed, person-centred care
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Ready to shape the future of residential childcare and advance your leadership career? Building futures together - yours and theirs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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• Company events
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• Company pension
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• Employee discount
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• On-site parking
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• Referral programme
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Experience:

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• Care Managerial: 1 year (required)
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Licence/Certification:

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• Driving Licence (required)
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Work Location: In person