Children's Registered Home Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£55,000 to £65,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BB8
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Oct 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Children’s Home Registered Manager

Location: Accrington & Bury

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum, including bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary & Benefits

Up to £65,000 per annum, including bonus.

Discretionary bonus scheme.

Private healthcare.

Death in service – 3x annual salary.

Buy and sell annual leave.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme.

Christmas bonus/vouchers.

Free staff meals.

Company vehicle available for each home.

Funded training.

Paid induction.

Management Development Programme.

Generous budgets for activities and experiences.

33 days annual leave – 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.

High-quality residential homes and working environments.

Key Responsibilities

Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the children’s residential home.

Lead, motivate, develop and support a strong residential care team.

Create a warm, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can thrive.

Ensure the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children remains the highest priority.

Promote independence, life skills and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Ensure the home operates in full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and relevant legislation.

Maintain high standards of care and ensure the home can evidence effective practice.

Lead by example and ensure a therapeutic approach is embedded throughout the home.

Organise staffing patterns and ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained.

Facilitate staff training, development and professional practice.

Ensure children have access to appropriate services and support.

Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers, local authorities and other professionals.

Monitor the quality of care provided and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Maintain effective safeguarding arrangements and promote a strong safeguarding culture.

Support the registration and ongoing development of the home.

What We’re Looking For

Minimum 2 years’ experience within residential childcare.

Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, including mental health and behavioural difficulties.

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Good understanding of the Children Act 1989, Children Act 2004 and other relevant legislation.

Strong leadership and people-management skills.

Ability to build, develop and support a high-performing staff team.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Full UK driving licence.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.

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