Registered Manager – Specialist Pre-Permanence Service
Talensol Pvt Ltd
Rochdale, Greater ManchesterView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,000 to £60,000
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Registered Manager – Specialist Pre-Permanence Service
Location: Rochdale
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Working Pattern: Predominantly Monday–Friday
Contract: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a specialist Pre-Permanence Service in Rochdale.
This is an important leadership opportunity for a strong children's residential care professional who can build and develop a high-performing team while delivering safe, nurturing and trauma-informed care.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the development and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high standards of safeguarding, care quality and regulatory compliance. Experience supporting children and young people through pre-permanence or family-based pathways would be particularly valuable.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the specialist service.
- Ensure children and young people receive high-quality, safe and trauma-informed care.
- Build, lead and develop a strong and effective staff team.
- Support the recruitment, onboarding, supervision, training and development of staff.
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, safeguarding procedures and Ofsted requirements.
- Maintain high standards of care planning, risk assessment and record keeping.
- Monitor service quality and drive continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and other professionals.
- Support the development, opening and registration of the service where required.
- Create a positive, stable and nurturing environment for children and young people.
- Lead the service through inspections and ensure ongoing readiness for regulatory requirements.
- Significant management experience within children's residential care.
- Ideally, previous experience operating as a Registered Manager.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or actively progressing towards the qualification.
- Strong track record of positive Ofsted outcomes.
- Experience building, developing and leading care teams.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and children's residential care regulations.
- Strong knowledge and practical application of trauma-informed practice.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage complex situations calmly and effectively.
- Genuine passion for achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.
- Experience opening, developing or registering a new children's residential home or service.
- Experience supporting children through pre-permanence pathways.
- Experience relevant to family-based care pathways.
- Strong experience preparing services and teams for Ofsted inspections.
The Ideal Candidate
You will be a compassionate, confident and values-led leader with the ability to create a strong culture and develop an effective team.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- A child-centred and trauma-informed approach.
- Confidence in making decisions and taking operational responsibility.
- Commitment to safeguarding and high-quality care.
- The ability to build stable and high-performing teams.
- Strong understanding of quality, compliance and Ofsted expectations.
- A long-term commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
- Competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Predominantly Monday–Friday working pattern.
- Opportunity to lead and develop a specialist service.
- Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
If you are an experienced children's residential care leader with a strong Ofsted background and a passion for trauma-informed care, we would like to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV, outlining your management experience, qualifications, Ofsted track record and experience relevant to specialist children's residential care.
Apply for this job
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
Adzuna
First seen
27 September 2026
Last checked
18 October 2026
Salary, closing date and description are taken from the employer's advert. The original advert always takes precedence.
About the employer
private
This listing was structured from Adzuna. Vacancy details and the application process remain the responsibility of the original source.
Explore related