Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

📍 Wallasey
💰 £53,000 – £62,000 per annum
⏰ Full-time | 40 hours per week

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed children’s residential home supporting young people aged 7–17 with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of a service from the outset, building a stable team and delivering high-quality, therapeutic care.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

You will play a key role in:

• Setting up and developing the home
• Building and leading a high-performing staff team
• Embedding a child-centred, trauma-informed approach
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
• Driving positive outcomes for young people

Registered Managers are responsible for maintaining standards, safeguarding, and ensuring quality care in line with regulations and best practice

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the home
• Lead, supervise, and develop staff
• Ensure all care plans, risk assessments, and documentation are maintained
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing
• Liaise with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Maintain full regulatory compliance

Requirements

• Experience working within children’s residential care
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks
• Leadership skills with the ability to build and motivate teams
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Full UK driving licence (preferred)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £53,000 – £62,000
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Ongoing training and development
• Support from central teams (compliance, recruitment, training)
• Opportunity to build and shape a service from day one

👉 If you’re looking for a role where you can genuinely make an impact and lead a service the right way, apply today.