Job Description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Garstang, Preston
Salary: £45,000- £55,000 per year (DOE) + £5,000 registration Bonus + Annual Bonuses
Full-time, Permanent

Ready to make a real impact?

We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 5-bed Children's Home, supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. If you're passionate about quality care and ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Get:

• £50,000 starting salary (depending on experience)
• £5,000 registration bonus
• Annual bonus – quality and commercial, starting from £5,000
• Management Incentive Plan – share in the long-term success of the company
• Comprehensive induction to set you up for success
• Full benefits package, including:
• Company pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Recommend-a-Friend scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Team rewards & discounts
• Long service awards

 What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a 5-bed Children’s Home in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Develop and maintain personalised care plans for each young person
• Recruit and develop a stable, high-performing team
• Assign and support Key Workers
• Create a home environment that is nurturing, safe, and child-focused
• Handle safeguarding concerns and manage complaints effectively
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and professionals
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings
• Ensure commercial and operational targets are met

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare (1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years)
• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (essential)
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (preferred; or willingness to enrol within 6 months)
• Strong knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, and childcare regulations
• Confident communicator with excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and managing challenging behaviours
• Full UK driving licence (required)