Registered Manager (Ofsted) – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Merseyside
Salary: £60,000 – £100,000 OTE
Job Type: Full-time
Driving Licence Required: Yes (own car essential)

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager (Ofsted) to lead a solo occupancy children’s residential home in Merseyside.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader within children’s residential care to take full responsibility for the operational, regulatory, and therapeutic delivery of a high-quality home environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring young people receive personalised, safe, and outcome-focused care in line with Ofsted standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the children’s home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding legislation
• Develop, implement, and review individualised care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure safe and effective medication management
• Recruit, lead, supervise, and develop a team of residential support staff
• Drive a culture of high standards, accountability, and therapeutic care
• Monitor staff performance and ensure ongoing training and development
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation and records
• Liaise with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care for Children & Young People (essential or willing to work towards)
• Minimum 1 year’s experience as a Children’s Home Manager (required)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s home legislation
• Experience within residential childcare or therapeutic settings
• Proven leadership and team management experience
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and risk management
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle
• Ability to commute to or relocate to Merseyside

What’s on Offer

• £60,000 – £100,000 OTE
• Full-time, permanent position
• Opportunity to lead a solo occupancy home
• Supportive and values-led working environment
• Career progression and professional development opportunities

If you are a motivated and experienced Registered Manager looking to make a real difference in children’s residential care, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered.