Overview
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home • Location: Salford, Greater Manchester • Starting Salary: £48,000 per annum (with annual performance-based increases)
Are you an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, or a newly registered Children’s Home Manager looking for the perfect opportunity to lead and develop a service? This is an exciting chance to become the Registered Manager of a brand-new residential children’s home in Salford, with the full support of a dedicated senior leadership team.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and growth of a children’s residential home providing high-quality care for young people with complex needs, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and/or trauma backgrounds.
Your role will focus on:
* Ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that enables children to thrive.
* Leading and inspiring a team of residential support staff, ensuring they are well-trained, motivated, and committed to delivering outstanding care.
* Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and the Quality Standards.
* Developing individualised care plans and placement strategies tailored to each child’s needs.
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with local authorities, external agencies, and families.
* Driving continuous improvement and maintaining high performance within the home.
* Managing budgets, resources, and staffing to ensure effective operations.
About You
We are looking for a passionate, driven, and child-focused leader who can create a positive culture within the home and deliver the highest standards of care.
Essential criteria:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards completion).
* UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Previous experience within children’s residential services (Deputy Manager or Manager level).
* Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding, and child protection procedures.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Desirable:
* Previous experience as a Registered Manager, or readiness to take on the role as a newly registered manager with support.
* Experience of managing budgets, audits, and performance within a residential childcare setting.
What’s on Offer
* Starting salary of £48,000 per year, with clear progression opportunities and annual performance-based salary reviews.
* A supportive, forward-thinking provider who will invest in your professional development.
* Opportunities to shape and develop a new service with your own vision and leadership style.
* Ongoing training, development, and supervision.
* Company benefits package (details discussed at interview).
Why This Role?
This is the perfect opportunity for a recently registered manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up into registration. You will be given the autonomy to build and develop a high-performing team, alongside the guidance and resources you need to succeed.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.
Send your CV and application to [url removed]
We also offer a £250 referral bonus – if you know someone who would be perfect for this role, refer them to us! If they’re successful, you’ll receive £250 as a thank you.
Job Info
* Job Title: Children's Registered Manager
* Company: Service Care Solutions
* Location: Salford
* Posted: Sep 10th 2025
* Closes: Oct 11th 2025
* Sector: Social Care
* Contract: Permanent
* Hours: Full Time
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