Children’s Registered Manager – Dual Homes (Manchester)
📍 Location: Manchester
🏠 Role: Dual Registration – Two Small Children’s Homes
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
💷 Salary: 70K-80K + Performance Bonus + Mileage
Lead with Purpose. Change Lives.
We are seeking a confident, experienced, and values-driven Registered Manager to take on a unique and rewarding opportunity overseeing two small, well-supported children’s homes in Manchester. This is a dual registration role—ideal for a manager who thrives on delivering exceptional care across services while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance.
💼 About the Role
As a dual Registered Manager, you will:
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Hold Ofsted registration for both children’s homes, ensuring high-quality, safe, and nurturing environments.
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Lead your teams with a strong vision and high expectations for care, education, and outcomes.
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Manage day-to-day operations across both homes, maintaining full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's Quality Standards.
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Take the lead during Ofsted inspections, managing action plans, embedding improvements, and promoting a learning culture.
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Drive recruitment, staff development, supervision, and retention of a high-performing team.
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Maintain strong links with local authorities, social workers, families, and other key stakeholders.
✅ What We’re Looking For
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Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting (essential)
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Proven experience leading or preparing for Ofsted inspections with strong knowledge of inspection frameworks
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Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
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In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and trauma-informed practice
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Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
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Passion for child-centred care and improving life chances
🎁 What’s On Offer
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Competitive salary with bonus scheme
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Generous annual leave and pension contributions
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Excellent training and career progression pathways
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Supportive senior leadership and dedicated operational support
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Mileage allowance between homes
🗣️ “We are committed to creating homes where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.”
If you’re a seasoned Children’s Registered Manager ready to take on an exciting dual-home leadership role, we’d love to hear from you