Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential
Location: Southport, Merseyside
Salary: Negotiable (DOE)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Holidays: 200 hours + bank holidays
Home: 3-bed | Ofsted: Good

Overview:

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Southport. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage the home in line with Ofsted regulations and legislation

* Lead, support, and develop the staff team

* Ensure care plans are implemented and regularly reviewed

* Maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young people

* Manage budgets, rotas, and staffing

* Liaise with professionals and external agencies

* Oversee safeguarding, compliance, and record keeping

* Complete Regulation 44 & 45 requirements

* Participate in out-of-hours support

Requirements:

* Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in children’s residential care

* Strong knowledge of Ofsted and relevant legislation

* Leadership and team management experience

* Level 5 (or willingness to work towards)

* Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

* Competitive salary (DOE)

* Bonus scheme up to £3,250

* Fully funded Level 5 qualification

* Career progression opportunities

* Enhanced DBS paid

* Health & wellbeing package + pension

Apply now to be considered