- Where
- Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, GB
- Level
- Mid
Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: from £50,000 plus bonuses
Location: Westhoughton, BL5
Home Size: 2-Bed EBD Children's Home
Salary & Benefits
28 days' annual leave
£50 birthday bonus
Annual length-of-service bonus, starting at £100 in year one, £200 in year two and capped at £300
£50 per sleep-in, with up to 8 sleep-ins per month anticipated once the home is operational
Time-and-a-half pay for working specific bank holidays: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
Company pension
Enhanced DBS paid for by the employer
Paid-for, industry-leading training and ongoing support, including QCF Level 4 qualification
Refer-a-friend bonus
Genuine opportunities for career progression within the company
Further benefits to be discussed at interview
What We're Looking For
Previous experience within children's residential care
Strong leadership and team management skills
Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, complex needs and challenging behaviours
Ability to remain calm and make effective decisions under pressure
Understanding of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory requirements
Commitment to providing high-quality, therapeutic, child-centred care
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Oversee the day-to-day management of the 3-bed therapeutic children's home
Lead, motivate and develop the staff team
Ensure children receive safe, consistent and nurturing care
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations
Monitor care quality and promote positive outcomes for children and young people
Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals
Maintain effective records, reporting and quality assurance processes
Promote a positive therapeutic environment and support continuous improvement
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 .