Children’s Residential Registered Manager. Job in Chester Education & Training Jobs

Children’s Residential Registered Manager (Set up the service with a non-profit)

Salary: £60,000 – £65,000 Location: Chester

Nonstop has partnered with a reputable non‑profit organisation in the North West, who are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to join them on a permanent basis and lead the set‑up of a brand‑new children’s residential home.

They are setting up an independent fostering agency and a residential 3‑bed home with the aim to keep siblings together. This is a great opportunity to build a service from the ground up while working for a values‑led organisation that prioritises children and long‑term outcomes.

Benefits

• Established non‑profit organisation with funding and resources
• Growth potential and career progression opportunities
• Therapeutic agency – PACE and trauma‑informed approach
• In‑house psychologist providing training and reflective practice
• Flexible working
• Unique vision for the set‑up services
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 after 5 years of service
• Competitive salary up to £65,000
• ASAP interview and start

Responsibilities

• Lead the set‑up of the home and support the Ofsted registration
• Ensure compliance, safeguarding standards, and high‑quality care
• Support the growth and development of the service

Requirements

• Strong children’s residential experience
• Ideally Registered Manager experience (NVQL 5 or willingness to work towards this)
• Set‑up experience is a plus
• Good understanding of Ofsted regulations

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