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Posted 07 August, 2026

Residential Registered Manager

Bay View Child Care Ltd
Fakenham, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Residential Registered Manager!\n

Location: Slyne, Lancaster

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Salary: £50,000 per annum (with potential earnings up to £55,000 through bonuses)

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Contract: Full Time, Permanent

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Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?\n

If you’re an experienced and ambitious leader looking to elevate your career in residential care, we want to hear from you! Bay View Childcare, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children's home in Slyne, Lancaster. Our home provides care for four children aged 8-18 who face social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

Why Choose Bay View Childcare?\n

At Bay View Childcare, you’ll be part of a supportive organization that prioritizes excellence in care. Here’s what you can expect:

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  • Strong Support Network: Benefit from a dedicated recruitment team, HR support, quality assurance, and safeguarding specialists.
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  • Proven Track Record: Join a provider with homes consistently achieving Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
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  • Hands-On Leadership: Receive practical support from an experienced leadership team who understand the demands of your role.
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  • Collaborative Environment: Engage with a wider community of managers and professionals to share best practices.
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  • Opportunities for Influence: Participate in diversity and inclusion forums to make your voice heard.
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  • Continuous Development: Access ongoing training and peer support to enhance your professional growth.
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Your Role as Registered Manager\n

As the Registered Manager, you will:

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  • Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children.
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  • Oversee daily operations and lead staff practices.
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  • Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement.
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  • Provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centered and responsive to individual needs.
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  • Support and develop your team through supervision and training.
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What We Offer\n

In addition to a fulfilling career, we provide:

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  • Bonus Opportunities:\n
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    • £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome.
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    • £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy.
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  • Benefits:\n
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    • Competitive salary package.
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    • Company pension scheme.
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    • Regular professional supervision.
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    • Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme.
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    • Wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision.
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    • Comprehensive induction and training programme.
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    • Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
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    • Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities.
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    • Supportive and experienced leadership team.
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Requirements for the Role\n

To thrive in this role, you will need:

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  • A Leadership and Management qualification, or a willingness to work towards one, along with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
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  • Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding, including relevant legislation and regulations.
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  • Experience in managing staff teams with excellent communication skills.
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  • A genuine passion for children's homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.
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Ready to Lead with Purpose?\n

If you’re excited about shaping brighter futures for children and ready to take the next step in your career, we encourage you to apply today!

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Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.