Lancashire, North West, England
£55000 - £75000 per annum
Expiry date: 09 Nov 2025
Start date: 11 Aug 2025
Community
Operations Manager
Ward Manager
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) 📍 Lancashire | 💷 £55,000 – £75,000 + Bonuses | 🕒 Full-time
Opportunity to work with a startup organisation dedicated to making a meaningful impact in children’s lives. The first residential home is a three-bedroom EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) provision, designed to offer high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people.
This is a unique opportunity to join from the ground up, helping to shape the direction, culture, and future of our service.
Key Responsibilities
As the Registered Manager, you will:
* Lead the Ofsted registration process, including SC1 and SC2 submissions.
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
* Develop and maintain the Statement of Purpose and Children’s Guide.
* Oversee the setup phase and prepare the home for inspection and registration.
* Manage day-to-day operations of the home.
* Implement and regularly update policies & procedures (safeguarding, behaviour management, health & safety, missing child protocols).
* Drive strategies to achieve and sustain an Outstanding Ofsted rating. ⭐
* Recruit and lead staff in line with safer recruitment guidance.
* Deliver supervision, training, and performance monitoring for staff.
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
* Create individualised care plans for each young person.
* Implement a robust quality assurance framework and conduct internal audits.
* Oversee budgeting and ensure financial sustainability.
* Build strong relationships with local authorities, healthcare providers, and education services.
Requirements Experience:
* Proven success in registering and managing a children’s residential home.
* Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspection framework.
Qualifications:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) – Essential.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
Skills:
* Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
* Highly organised with strong care, compliance, and people management skills.
Other:
* Enhanced DBS clearance.
* Full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary: £55,000 – £75,000 (DOE) 💰
* Performance-based bonus scheme
* Signing bonus upon successful Ofsted registration
* Supportive team culture & opportunity to lead from the ground up
* Ongoing training & CPD
* Casual dress code
* Free on-site parking 🚗
Safeguarding Statement We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS, full employment history, and verified references.
Schedule
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability as required
📩 Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the lead in shaping an exceptional residential service from the ground up, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and start making a lasting difference in young people’s lives. 🌟
Call Connor on 02031542475 to ask any questions regarding this role.
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