Overview
We’re working with a respected and values-led social care provider to recruit an Area Manager for their children’s services division within complex care. This is a fantastic opportunity for an area manager to work with a small team to lead and shape the organisation and services.
Northwest Region | Competitive Salary + Bonus + Benefits
The Role
* Oversee 6 services across the Northwest, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality, child-centred care.
* Lead, develop, and inspire long-serving, dedicated Registered Managers and their teams.
* Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and internal quality standards.
* Work closely with senior leadership to drive service improvements, achieve growth targets, and maintain excellent outcomes for children.
* Act as a key point of support and escalation for managers, ensuring stability and consistency across the region.
What We’re Looking For
* A strong background in children’s residential care, with proven experience managing within a regulated Ofsted setting.
* Experience as a Registered Manager, with readiness to step up into an Area Manager position.
* Excellent knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and children’s sector legislation.
* An approachable, hands-on leadership style — able to inspire long-serving staff and nurture new talent.
* Organised, resilient, and confident, managing multiple priorities across several sites.
Why This Role?
* A chance to progress into multi-site leadership, supported by an experienced and collaborative senior team.
* Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits.
* The opportunity to shape children’s services across a large, diverse region.
* Work with a well-established organisation with an excellent reputation for care and staff retention.
This is more than just an Area Manager role — it’s a career-defining opportunity for someone passionate about children’s care who is ready to take the next step into regional leadership.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
* Management
* Education
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
* Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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