Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Chipping, Preston Salary: Up to £63,000 per year

Hours: Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, plus scheduled on-call duties An established children’s residential care provider is seeking an experienced

Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic EBD home. This is a chance to shape a stable environment, build a strong team, and make a genuine difference in young people’s lives. Salary & Benefits

£55,000 – £63,000 per year (DOE, qualifications, registration history, home size)Ofsted bonus: Up to £3,000 per yearSign-on bonus: Up to £3,000 within the first 6 monthsFirst-year earnings potential: Up to £66,000Annual earning potential thereafter: Up to £63,000 Additional benefits include:

Casual dress codeSupportive, values-led cultureBlue Light CardEmployee Welfare Programme (salary sacrifice)Retail discounts, GP hotline & counselling supportQuarterly welfare raffle (holidays, spa breaks, cinema vouchers)Support towards Level 5 qualificationStructured working pattern & strong team support About the Provider This organisation delivers safe, nurturing homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Their focus is on stability, trust, and helping children move towards brighter futures. They are seeking leaders who share these values and want to build homes that make a real impact. Key Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day running of the homeCreate a safe, structured, nurturing environmentLead, motivate, and develop the residential care teamEnsure compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standardsOversee care quality, staff performance, and service developmentBuild positive relationships with children, families, social workers, and professionalsDrive the home towards strong inspection outcomes and continuous improvement Requirements Essential:

Minimum 3 years in a senior role within children’s EBD carePrevious leadership/management experience in a children’s homeStrong safeguarding & Ofsted regulation knowledgeLevel 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)Willingness to complete/hold Level 5 Leadership & ManagementFull UK driving licence Desirable:

5+ years’ experience in EBD settingsExperience supporting children with emotional & behavioural needsTrack record of achieving/maintaining Good or Outstanding outcomes Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment All applicants must undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS and satisfactory references. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.