Job Description

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

Location:

BL7 (Bolton)

Salary:

45,000 - 60,000 per year (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Full Time | Permanent

Are you an ambitious and passionate leader looking to take the next step in your career within children's residential care? We are opening a

brand new 2-bedded children's home

in the BL7 area and are seeking a dedicated

Trainee Registered Manager

to grow into the role with full support from an experienced senior leadership team.

This is a rare opportunity to be mentored into a Registered Manager position while helping to shape a new, high-quality service from day one.

About the Role

As a Trainee Registered Manager, you will work closely with an experienced senior team to learn how to run an Ofsted-regulated children's home. You will help build a nurturing, safe, and supportive environment for children and young people while gaining the skills, knowledge, and confidence required to become the Registered Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Support with the setup and development of a new 2-bedded children's home Assist in leading and supporting a motivated staff team Learn to ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards Build positive relationships with families, professionals, and external agencies Support recruitment, staff development, and supervision processes Contribute to effective budget and resource management Promote a child-centred culture focused on safety, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
Requirements

NVQ Level 3 (Children & Young People or equivalent) - working towards Level 5 or willing to enrol Experience working in a children's residential setting Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's needs Leadership potential with excellent communication skills Passionate about supporting young people and progressing into management
What We Offer

Competitive salary: 45,000 - 60,000 (DOE) Full training and mentorship to become a Registered Manager Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (if required) Supportive senior leadership team Opportunity to help shape a brand new, high-quality service
If you're ready to progress into management and play a key role in launching a brand new children's home, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00-60,000.00 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