Registered Manager Children services
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | P4 Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 231252 |
Summary
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
Established, High-Quality Provider
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a well-established children’s residential care organisation with a strong reputation for delivering GOOD-rated homes across the North West and London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, values-led provider that prioritises quality, outcomes for young people, and strong leadership support.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring outstanding care, regulatory compliance, and strong team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Overall management of a children’s residential home in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Achieve and maintain GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted ratings
Lead, develop, and supervise the staff team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and effective
Manage admissions, care planning, risk assessments, and outcomes for young people
Maintain high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and reporting
Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, professionals, and families
About You
Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care
Strong history of achieving or maintaining GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcomes
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and legislation
Confident, resilient leader with excellent organisational and people-management skills
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
What’s on Offer
£50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience
Supportive Responsible Individual and senior leadership team
Opportunity to work with an organisation with proven, successful homes
Long-term career progression and stability
Positive, child-focused culture with realistic expectations
Greater Manchester
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (DOE)
Established, High-Quality Provider
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a well-established children’s residential care organisation with a strong reputation for delivering GOOD-rated homes across the North West and London.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, values-led provider that prioritises quality, outcomes for young people, and strong leadership support.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring outstanding care, regulatory compliance, and strong team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
Overall management of a children’s residential home in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Achieve and maintain GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted ratings
Lead, develop, and supervise the staff team to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care
Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and effective
Manage admissions, care planning, risk assessments, and outcomes for young people
Maintain high standards of compliance, quality assurance, and reporting
Build positive relationships with Local Authorities, professionals, and families
About You
Proven experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care
Strong history of achieving or maintaining GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcomes
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, safeguarding, and legislation
Confident, resilient leader with excellent organisational and people-management skills
Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people
What’s on Offer
£50,000 – £60,000 salary depending on experience
Supportive Responsible Individual and senior leadership team
Opportunity to work with an organisation with proven, successful homes
Long-term career progression and stability
Positive, child-focused culture with realistic expectations