Job Description

Registered Manager - Brand New Children's Residential Home (2-Bedded)

Location:

Prestwich, M25

Salary:

55,000 - 65,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced leader in children's residential care looking for an exciting new challenge? We are launching a

brand new 2-bedded children's home

in Prestwich and are seeking a passionate

Registered Manager

to lead the service from the ground up. This is your opportunity to shape a high-quality home and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and managing all aspects of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and Ofsted compliance. You will lead a dedicated team to create a nurturing, stable environment that supports children's emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and development.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and manage a new 2-bedded children's home in line with Ofsted regulations Recruit, lead, support, and develop a motivated staff team Establish a child-centred culture prioritising safety, emotional wellbeing, and development Build strong working relationships with families, social workers, and external agencies Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management Manage budgets and ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery Promote continuous improvement and deliver positive outcomes for children
Requirements

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (Children and Young People) or equivalent Minimum 2 years' managerial experience in a children's residential setting In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, care standards, and Ofsted frameworks Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills Passion for delivering outstanding care and supporting young people
What We Offer

Competitive salary: 55,000 - 65,000 (DOE) Performance-related incentives Opportunity to lead a brand new service and shape its culture Ongoing professional development and training Supportive senior leadership team
This is a unique opportunity to

launch a new service

and make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Apply today and help us create brighter futures - one child at a time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 55,000.00-65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Work from home
Experience:

Residential Childcare: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required) Level 3 NVQ in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person