Childrens Registered Manager

Childrens Registered Manager Job ID: ar137 Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 plus Outcomes Based Bonus & Bens Location: Chester, Warrington and Holywell Job Type: Full Time Permanent About The Provider Has been operating for over 14 years in health and social care Launched its complex children’s residential division 4–5 years ago Now runs 16 children’s homes across England and Wales Specialises in high‑acuity, complex EBD placements, often step‑down from secure Has a strong track record of stability and outcomes, including children with 30+ previous placements who have gone on to settle, thrive and move on positively The Homes & Care Model Predominantly solo placements – usually 1 child per home Staffing ratios typically 2:1 Support Workers, occasionally 3:1 depending on complexity One Chester home is multi‑bed (capacity 3; currently 2 children) but remains highly staffed and well supported Homes are deliberately non‑clinical, warm and homely – high‑quality interiors, en‑suite bedrooms, proper family kitchens, social spaces (e.g. pool tables, patio doors, gardens) Ethos: homes should feel like “their home, not a unit” Key Responsibilities Leadership & Service Management Hold Ofsted registration for your home(s); be the accountable person for quality and safety Provide visible, values‑led leadership and maintain a stable, resilient culture Ensure a therapeutic, nurturing, structured environment that feels safe and homely Oversee care planning, risk management and behaviour support in line with trauma‑informed practice Lead by example in crises, de‑escalation and safeguarding Quality, Compliance & Regulation Ensure full compliance with: Children’s Homes (England) Regulations Ofsted Inspection Framework Internal policies, procedures and quality standards Prepare for, lead and respond to Ofsted inspections, driving and sustaining ‘Good’ or better outcomes Work closely with the central Compliance Team while retaining clear operational accountability Maintain robust auditing, incident review and continuous improvement processes Outcomes & Performance Be accountable for occupancy, outcomes, stability and staff retention, in line with the bonus structure (up to £10k) Ensure the home delivers measurable progress for children (education, health, emotional regulation, independence, risk reduction) Implement and monitor care and behaviour support plans to drive positive change Use data and regular reviews to identify trends and improve practice People Management & Team Development Line manage Deputies and Support Workers, ensuring clear expectations, supervision and appraisals Work with the Recruitment Team to ensure safe staffing levels and the right team fit Coach, mentor and develop staff – many Deputies are being grown into future managers Foster a culture of learning, reflection and psychological safety Partnership Working Build strong relationships with: Social workers and placing authorities, Education providers (including internal education services), Health and CAMHS teams, Families and wider networks, where appropriate Represent the organisation professionally in all external meetings and reviews What Makes This Different You are not expected to recruit all your own staff – a Recruitment Team does this You are supported on compliance and documentation – a Compliance Team is in place You are not chasing external qualification providers – in‑house training delivers L3–L5 without long waits Your primary focus is to lead the home and the child’s journey Requirements Essential Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent children’s residential qualification At least 2 years’ managerial experience in an Ofsted‑regulated children’s residential setting Strong track record working with EBD / complex trauma and high‑risk, high‑acuity young people Demonstrable contribution to Good or better Ofsted outcomes Robust understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding Confidence managing solo, high‑acuity placements – risk management, crisis leadership and multi‑agency work Excellent leadership, communication and report‑writing skills Desirable Experience with step‑down from secure or similar high‑acuity placements Experience opening or registering new homes with Ofsted Experience managing multi‑site or multi‑bed services (especially relevant for Puddington) Additional relevant training (e.g. therapeutic models, trauma‑informed practice) Not Suitable Candidates with a Level 5 focused solely on adults, without relevant children’s residential qualification and experience Candidates whose experience is predominantly learning disability only with no strong EBD background Working Hours & On‑Call Broadly Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with flexibility as needed Participation in an out‑of‑hours/on‑call rota is expected: Currently shared between managers, with the rota widening as more homes open Well‑run homes with strong teams generate far fewer out‑of‑hours calls – you are expected to be available, not constantly firefighting Rewards & Benefits Competitive salary: £50–60k Up to £10,000 annual bonus linked to occupancy/full capacity, outcomes and progress, staff retention and stability 45p per mile for work‑related travel between sites Private healthcare for you (with option to add dependants at your own cost) Company pension Standard annual leave entitlement (details at offer) Extensive training and development via in‑house provision, with support to progress your leadership career (e.g. Area Manager pathway) Opportunity to work within a growing organisation that invests in its people and promotes from within Career Pathway There is a clear, intentional pathway from Support Worker → Deputy → Registered Manager → Area Manager. Most Deputies and many Managers have been developed internally , and experienced external RMs have real scope to move into multi‑site and more senior leadership roles as the service expands, particularly across England. How to Apply Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining: • Which location(s) you’re interested in (Warrington, Chester, Puddington) • Your current Level 5 qualification and Ofsted experience • A brief example of a complex placement where you made a measurable difference Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr