Location: Head Office (Blackpool) and cluster of homes within the North West area. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications) bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week Join us as a Service Manager in Residential Childcare, where you’ll lead a team of managers dedicated to providing outstanding care for children aged 5 to 18 with complex needs, including emotional and behavioural challenges. What You’ll Do: • Oversee and manage a cluster of up to 6 residential children’s homes, all to accommodate 2 children, each home has a registered manager. • Act as the Responsible Individual (RI), ensuring compliance with Ofsted and Quality Care Standards. • Support and develop Registered Managers and their teams to deliver exceptional care. • Drive performance, maintain high occupancy levels, and achieve sustainable outcomes. • Foster strong stakeholder relationships to promote our services. What We’re Looking For: • Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). • Experience: At least 2 years in Registered manager position of a children home. • Residential Care Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience within residential care • Driving: A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. • Strong leadership and organizational skills. • Commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and high-performing environment. • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and standards in children’s residential care. What We Offer: • Generous Annual Leave: 30 days plus 8 bank holidays. • Bonuses: Performance-based bonus scheme. • Travel Perks: Fuel and travel allowance (location-dependent). • Employee Support: Access to our Employee Assistance Programme. • Community: Regular company events to connect and grow with your team. • Opportunities for professional development. *Closing date - Wednesday 10th September 2025 Apply today to join Therapeutic Care Team, committed to making a lasting impact. For informal discussion or to find out more about the post, please contact us on 0330 236 8913 or HR@therapeutic-care.co.uk. Ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people, as well as protecting vulnerable individuals from any form of abuse, is a paramount focus throughout all Therapeutic Care's services. We are dedicated to effectively promoting safeguarding measures across our organisation. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. * We reserve the right to close the job earlier if we receive enough applicants.