Children's Registered Home Manager


Company:	Purosearch
Salary:	£46,331 to £52,123 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LA6
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	19 Oct 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Registered Manager

Location: Carnforth, LA6

House Size: 2 Bed Home (One Child Placed)

Salary: £46,331 - £52,123 per annum + 10% discretionary bonus

Benefits

• 33 days annual leave

• 10% discretionary annual bonus

• Funded relevant qualifications and training

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme (Scottish Widows)

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Assurance (2 x basic salary)

• Medicash healthcare cash plan

• 24/7 GP access

• Dental and optical cashback

• Discounted gym memberships

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Employee referral scheme

• Salary sacrifice benefits platform

• Paid DBS/disclosure certificate renewals (where applicable)

• Paid professional membership fees (where applicable)

• Full induction and therapeutic parenting training

Candidate Requirements

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England), SCQF Level 7/HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification

• Minimum 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in children's residential care

• Minimum 1 year's experience within the last 5 years leading or supervising staff in a residential care setting

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards

• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 Care Services Leadership & Management (Scotland)

• Exceptional understanding of safer recruitment practices

• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages

• Full UK driving licence

• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting (desirable)

• Qualified or working towards Level 5/SCQF Level 10 Leadership & Management qualification (desirable)

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a residential childcare team

• Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and standards

• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing environment for young people

• Drive positive outcomes for children and young people aged 8–18

• Oversee safeguarding practices and regulatory compliance

• Manage and develop staff performance and wellbeing

• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and the in-house psychology team

• Maintain high standards of care and service delivery

• Support the home's development and continuous improvement

• Ensure effective care planning and implementation

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV direct to

t.wagstaff@purosearch.com

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