Residential Homes Manager

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Residential Homes Manager

Oldham Local Authority Children’s Residential Service is seeking a compassionate and dynamic Residential Registered Manager to lead a team of residential workers and deliver high‑quality care in a new children’s home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Steer the new children’s home through opening stages and beyond, ensuring a nurturing residential setting.
  • Lead and support a team of residential workers to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
  • Deliver care that provides children with warm, nurturing and rich childhood experiences.
  • Maintain regular supervision and participate in the Oldham extensive training package.
  • Adhere to the Homes Statement of Purpose, Children Standards, Regulations 2015 and 2023, the Leaving Care Act 2000, and Oldham Council Policies and Procedures.
  • Support the registration and ongoing development with Ofsted requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Significant experience working with and understanding children in a residential childcare setting.
  • Commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
  • Strong leadership skills, capacity to manage a diverse workforce.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain registration with Ofsted.

Benefits

  • £51,357 – £54,495 per annum (Grade 10) plus 36.66 hours per week.
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
  • Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market‑leading AVC option for additional retirement savings.
  • Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, travel, etc.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work.
  • Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
  • Staff recognition and celebration events; peer support groups.
  • Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development.

Additional Information

  • Oldham Local Authority supports flexible working and provides necessary adjustments for staff and volunteers.
  • We are not currently offering sponsorship for this role.
  • Applicants with disabilities, previous care experience, military service, or participation in the GM Elevate Programme are guaranteed to reach the first assessment stage under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
  • Privacy and data usage details are available in our privacy notice.

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Residential Homes Manager

Oldham Local Authority Children’s Residential Service is seeking a compassionate and dynamic Residential Registered Manager to lead a team of residential workers and deliver high‑quality care in a new children’s home.

Key Responsibilities

  • Steer the new children’s home through opening stages and beyond, ensuring a nurturing residential setting.
  • Lead and support a team of residential workers to achieve the best outcomes for young people.
  • Deliver care that provides children with warm, nurturing and rich childhood experiences.
  • Maintain regular supervision and participate in the Oldham extensive training package.
  • Adhere to the Homes Statement of Purpose, Children Standards, Regulations 2015 and 2023, the Leaving Care Act 2000, and Oldham Council Policies and Procedures.
  • Support the registration and ongoing development with Ofsted requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Significant experience working with and understanding children in a residential childcare setting.
  • Commitment to safeguarding, promoting welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
  • Strong leadership skills, capacity to manage a diverse workforce.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain registration with Ofsted.

Benefits

  • £51,357 – £54,495 per annum (Grade 10) plus 36.66 hours per week.
  • 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase additional days, increasing after 5 and 10 years of service.
  • Attractive defined benefit pension scheme with a market‑leading AVC option for additional retirement savings.
  • Discounted gym membership and staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, travel, etc.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme, including Cycle to Work.
  • Wellbeing support, including an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support.
  • Staff recognition and celebration events; peer support groups.
  • Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development.

Additional Information

  • Oldham Local Authority supports flexible working and provides necessary adjustments for staff and volunteers.
  • We are not currently offering sponsorship for this role.
  • Applicants with disabilities, previous care experience, military service, or participation in the GM Elevate Programme are guaranteed to reach the first assessment stage under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme.
  • Privacy and data usage details are available in our privacy notice.

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Posted: May 18th, 2026