Registered Children's Home Manager


Company:	senploy
Salary:	£39,520 to £39,520 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	CA3 8ES
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	13 Oct 2026

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Summary

Registered Manager - North Lakes (New Home)

Carlisle, CA2

Salary

£39,520, with potential to earn up to £44,020 including bonuses

Home

4-bed home - new, will need registering

Home type

EBD/LD - boys

Ofsted status

new home, will need registering

Bonuses

£2,500 for an 'Outstanding' Ofsted report; occupancy bonus of up to £2,000 per year

Annual leave

6 weeks (30 days) annual leave entitlement

About the role

We're looking for a Registered Manager to open and register a brand-new 4-bed home for boys with EBD/LD in Carlisle. You'll play a key part in setting up the home, recruiting and shaping the staff team, and establishing the culture and standards of care from the outset.

What we're looking for

• A strong Deputy Manager ready for the next step, or an experienced Registered Manager, with at least 2-3 years' experience in a senior management role within children's residential care

• A track record of Good or Outstanding Ofsted reports - if applying as a Deputy Manager, please include reports from homes you contributed to under your Registered Manager

• Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent) as a minimum, and hold or have started your Level 5 in Leadership and Management

• Experience working within, or running, a children's residential home at a senior management level

• Willingness to be open and transparent about any safeguarding concerns, disciplinaries or failed fit person assessments

• Salary expectations in line with the advertised package and your level of experience

• Able to commute reliably to the home

What to include with your application

To help us move quickly, please include the following with your application or CV:

• Full employment history, including employer names

• Reasons for leaving previous roles, and an explanation of any short stints in employment

• Your most recent Ofsted reports and ratings, and any Regulation 44 reports you're able to share

• Confirmation of your Level 3 (minimum) and Level 5 qualifications, or progress towards Level 5

• Declaration of any safeguarding concerns, failed fit person interviews or disciplinaries

• Confirmation of whether you hold a DBS and are registered on the Update Service

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, references and pre-employment vetting.

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