Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) Location: Stockport Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 DOE Ofsted & Occupancy Bonuses About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced and driven Ofsted Registered Manager to lead the opening of a new 3-bed EBD children’s home in Stockport. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation that has already successfully opened its first home and is now expanding. You will play a pivotal role in setting up, registering, and leading this new service, with full support from an experienced Responsible Individual (RI) and hands-on Directors. This role is ideal for an established Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career. Key Responsibilities * Provide full operational leadership of the home * Ensure safeguarding standards and full Ofsted compliance * Lead Ofsted inspections with confidence and professionalism * Manage referrals and build effective multi-agency partnerships * Develop and implement high-quality, person-centred care plans * Recruit, lead, mentor, and retain a strong staff team * Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement * Oversee budgets with meaningful strategic input About You We are looking for someone who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and making a genuine impact. You will: * Hold a Level 3 in Residential Childcare (essential) * Hold a Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or be working towards) * Have a minimum of 2 years’ residential childcare experience (within the last 5 years) * Have at least 1 year of experience in a senior or management role * Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and EBD * Be ambitious and motivated to build and develop a high-quality service – not just maintain one What’s on Offer * Competitive salary of £55,000 – £60,000 (DOE) * Ofsted performance bonuses * Occupancy-related bonuses * Opportunity to open and shape your own service * Strong support from experienced leadership (RI & Directors) * Clear progression within a growing organisation Apply Now If you’re ready to take ownership of a new service and make a lasting difference in children’s lives, we would love to hear from you. If this particular opportunity is not of interest, Top Marks Recruitment works with a wide range of Children’s Home organisations across the country, many of which offer excellent opportunities that we would be happy to discuss with you. With strong relationships across the sector, we can help introduce you to a range of opportunities that align with your experience and career ambitions. We look forward to receiving your application. If you experience any issues, please contact us on (phone number removed) and a member of our team will be happy to assist