Children s Care Home Managers Join a Growing Provider
Location: Prestwich, Manchester
Salary: £50,000 £75,000 DOE
About the Role
A rapidly expanding healthcare and care services group is launching its children s services division, built on the same values that drove its impressive growth in other sectors. Over the past 24 months, the group has grown to 60+ sites, demonstrating its commitment to quality, care, and innovation. Now, it is bringing that same approach to children s residential care.
We are looking for passionate Children s Care Home Managers to join at the very beginning of this exciting journey. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), and play a key role in building a high-performing team.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children with EBD.
* Prepare the home for registration, liaising with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required.
* Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and care plans in line with regulatory requirements and best practice.
* Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled and motivated staff team, providing supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
* Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management frameworks are robust, consistent, and effective.
* Maintain high-quality care documentation, reporting, and auditing to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
* Foster a nurturing, structured environment that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
About You
* Holds Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)
* Holds Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or is working towards it
* Has a minimum of 3 years residential experience in the last 5 years
* Has at least 2 years in a senior or management position
* Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and working with EBD children
* Is motivated to lead, innovate, and shape a high-performing home rather than simply keeping the home afloat
What We Offer
* Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,000 £75,000)
* Expert support from an experienced Responsible Individual during registration
* Opportunity to grow into a Responsible Individual role in the future
* The chance to lead a brand-new, fully renovated home with a C2 planning in place
Why Join
* Lead a brand-new children s home in a fast-growing, ambitious organisation
* Clear career progression, with opportunities to grow into senior leadership or Head of Children s Services
* Be part of a values-led provider focused on delivering exceptional care
* Make a meaningful difference in children s lives from the ground up
If you are an ambitious and experienced residential manager passionate about making a difference for children with EBD, we would love to hear from you.
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