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Pay: £40,000 £58,101 per year plus bonus (dependent on Ofsted rating and occupancy) and benefits package

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children s Home Manager to join an Ofsted-registered children s home in St Helens. This is a full-time, permanent leadership position where you will take overall responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support for the young people who live there. You will lead and inspire the team, uphold regulatory excellence, and create a positive, nurturing environment that helps children and young people thrive.

Full-time, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall management and day-to-day operations of the Ofsted-registered children s home, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards and policies
• Provide strong leadership to the care team, motivating and supporting staff to deliver high-quality care
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans tailored to each child s needs
• Maintain rigorous safeguarding practices and promote a safe, supportive environment at all times
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration with external agencies, families, and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Ofsted standards and best practice
• Foster a culture of professionalism, ethical conduct, and positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

• Level 4 / Level 5 qualification in Management (or equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years experience in an Ofsted-registered children s home
• Level 3 / 4 Children Residential Care (or equivalent)
• Knowledge of Ofsted standards and processes
• Proven leadership and communication skills to inspire and motivate a team
• A commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Passion for transforming the lives of children

Join us in making a meaningful difference. This is an excellent opportunity to lead with purpose and support vulnerable young people on their journey toward independence and well-being.

Work Location: In person St Helens

Rooted in Care. Giving Change a Chance.

Join Arbour Healthcare Group and lead two specialist solo-occupancy children s homes where strong leadership, trauma-informed care and meaningful outcomes genuinely matter.

What you will receive

• Company-funded Level 5 qualification, where required
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced annual leave
• Company pension and sick pay
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Free parking and meals while on shift
• Employee and retail discounts
• Company events to "let your hair down"
• Bespoke training in trauma-informed care, safeguarding and residential childcare
• Leadership development and progression opportunities
• A supportive senior leadership structure
• The opportunity to shape a home, develop a team and positively change a young person s life

About Arbour Healthcare Group

We provide specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and learning needs, often shaped by trauma and disrupted relationships.

Our work is not simply about managing behaviour. It is about understanding the story behind it, creating safety, building trust and helping young people believe that change is possible.

Our RESET Care Model means Reassure, Empower, Support, Educate and Transition. It guides how care, leadership and decision-making should show up every day.

The role

As Registered Children s Home Manager, you will be responsible for the safe, effective, compliant and financially responsible running of the home.

This is a visible, hands-on leadership role. You will lead from the front, remain close to practice and ensure the home provides consistent, child-centred care that meets Ofsted requirements and Arbour Healthcare Group s standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

As Registered Children s Home Manager, you will lead the day-to-day operation of the home with visibility, purpose and accountability, ensuring it remains safe, nurturing, well-organised and consistently inspection-ready. You will embed our RESET Care Model and trauma-informed approach into everyday practice, while leading confidently on safeguarding, child protection and professional curiosity. You will manage, supervise and develop the Deputy Manager and wider care team, maintaining strong standards across rotas, staffing, supervision, appraisals, training and performance. You will ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans remain current, meaningful and effective, while driving positive outcomes for young people across education, health, relationships, emotional wellbeing, independence and life skills. You will build trusted partnerships with families, social workers, schools, health professionals, commissioners and other agencies, and you will lead calmly and decisively through incidents, safeguarding concerns and crisis situations. Alongside managing the home s budget and resources responsibly, you will maintain accurate digital records, lead audits and quality-assurance activity, drive continuous improvement and ensure the service is always prepared for inspection. You will also participate in the on-call rota and lead a meaningful Progress Project that provides clear evidence of positive change in a young person s life.

What we are looking for

You will need:

• At least two years experience working in residential childcare within the last five years
• At least one year s experience in a senior role, such as Team Leader or Deputy Manager
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People s Services, or a commitment to achieve it
• Strong safeguarding and safer-care knowledge
• A sound understanding of Ofsted and/or CIW regulations and inspection expectations
• Experience leading, supervising and developing staff
• The confidence to manage incidents, risk and crisis situations
• Strong written, verbal and digital skills
• Flexibility to support the needs of the service, including on-call, evenings and weekends where required

You will succeed by balancing care with compliance, warmth with boundaries and ambition with professional discipline.

You must notice when standards drift, act when practice requires support and remain accountable for the young people, workforce, records, risks, budget and outcomes within your home.

If you are an experienced residential childcare leader who wants to build something meaningful and help young people reset the direction of their lives, apply now.

Package Description:

We have an exciting opportunity within our brand new not-for-profit Childrens Services Residential Home in York. This service is a need-led childrens LD residential home, and we are now looking for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead and develop the provision, setting the stage for a truly impactful service click apply for full job details

Description

We are seeking a talented Children's Registered Manager to join a new home in Wembley. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Define and communicate product vision and strategy
• Prioritise features and manage product roadmap
• Conduct user research and analyse market trends
• Work closely with engineering, design, and stakeholders
• Make data-driven decisions to improve product metrics
• Manage product launches and gather user feedback

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (GBP60,000 - GBP64,999)
• Modern office environment
• Career growth opportunities
• Excellent team culture
• Professional development support

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant professional experience
• Proven track record in Children's Registered Manager role or similar position
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Passion for continuous learning and improvement

Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Location: Walsall, WS5
Salary: £55,000 £60,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Home: Brand-new 2-bed Children's Residential Home (EBD)

• £55,000 £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus based on occupancy, staff retention and Ofsted outcomes
• Lead the opening of a brand-new 2-bed children's residential home
• Opportunity to recruit and build your own staff team
• Freshly decorated home, ready for you to make your own
• Clear career progression to Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual (RI) as the company grows
• Support from an experienced leadership team, including an owner with 12 years' experience and an RI with over 10 years' experience
• Flexible start date for the right candidate
• Free gym membership once registered

• Existing Ofsted Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Experience working within children's residential care, ideally supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Good knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Experience with Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
• Previous involvement in achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes is desirable
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to commute to Walsall

• Lead the Ofsted registration process for the home
• Prepare the home for its first Ofsted inspection and work towards a Good or Outstanding rating
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing staff team
• Create a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Manage the day-to-day running of the home
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families and partner agencies
• Monitor compliance, performance and continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV direct to (url removed)

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We have a fantastic opportunity to join St Christopher's fellowship as a Home Manager for our childrens home in South West London. You will lead and support a professional team of staff committed to transforming young lives and creating positive outcomes click apply for full job details