Children s Care Home Managers Join a Growing Provider
Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: £50,000 £75,000 DOE
About the Role
A rapidly expanding healthcare and care services group is launching its children s services division, built on the same values that drove its impressive growth in other sectors. Over the past 24 months, the group has grown to 60+ sites, demonstrating its commitment to quality, care, and innovation. Now, it is bringing that same approach to children s residential care.
We are looking for passionate Children s Care Home Managers to join at the very beginning of this exciting journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and play a key role in building a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children with EBD.
- Prepare the home for registration, liaising with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and care plans in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled and motivated staff team, providing supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management frameworks are robust, consistent, and effective.
- Maintain high-quality care documentation, reporting, and auditing to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Foster a nurturing, structured environment that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
About You
- Holds Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)
- Holds Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or is working towards it
- Has a minimum of 3 years residential experience in the last 5 years
- Has at least 2 years in a senior or management position
- Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and working with EBD children
- Is motivated to lead, innovate, and shape a high-performing home rather than simply keeping the home afloat
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,000 £75,000)
- Expert support from an experienced Responsible Individual during registration
- Opportunity to grow into a Responsible Individual role in the future
- The chance to lead a brand-new, fully renovated home with a C2 planning in place
Why Join
- Lead a brand-new children s home in a fast-growing, ambitious organisation
- Clear career progression, with opportunities to grow into senior leadership or Head of Children s Services
- Be part of a values-led provider focused on delivering exceptional care
- Make a meaningful difference in children s lives from the ground up
If you are an ambitious and experienced residential manager passionate about making a difference for children with EBD, we would love to hear from you.
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Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: £50,000 £75,000 DOE
About the Role
A rapidly expanding healthcare and care services group is launching its children s services division, built on the same values that drove its impressive growth in other sectors. Over the past 24 months, the group has grown to 60+ sites, demonstrating its commitment to quality, care, and innovation. Now, it is bringing that same approach to children s residential care.
We are looking for passionate Children s Care Home Managers to join at the very beginning of this exciting journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and play a key role in building a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children with EBD.
- Prepare the home for registration, liaising with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and care plans in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
- Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled and motivated staff team, providing supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
- Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management frameworks are robust, consistent, and effective.
- Maintain high-quality care documentation, reporting, and auditing to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
- Foster a nurturing, structured environment that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
About You
- Holds Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)
- Holds Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or is working towards it
- Has a minimum of 3 years residential experience in the last 5 years
- Has at least 2 years in a senior or management position
- Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and working with EBD children
- Is motivated to lead, innovate, and shape a high-performing home rather than simply keeping the home afloat
What We Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,000 £75,000)
- Expert support from an experienced Responsible Individual during registration
- Opportunity to grow into a Responsible Individual role in the future
- The chance to lead a brand-new, fully renovated home with a C2 planning in place
Why Join
- Lead a brand-new children s home in a fast-growing, ambitious organisation
- Clear career progression, with opportunities to grow into senior leadership or Head of Children s Services
- Be part of a values-led provider focused on delivering exceptional care
- Make a meaningful difference in children s lives from the ground up
If you are an ambitious and experienced residential manager passionate about making a difference for children with EBD, we would love to hear from you.
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