Registered Manager

Posting date:	22 January 2026
Salary:	£45,000 to £55,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	21 February 2026
Location:	Bury
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Purosearch
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	JOB-56898-20726

Summary

Job Title: Children’s Home Manager
Location: Bury, Greater Manchester
Setting: 3-Bed EBD Children’s Home

Salary:£45,000 - £55,000
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and resilient Children’s Home Manager to lead a warm, nurturing 3-bed EBD children’s home in Bury. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, child-centred care to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring their safety, development, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a dedicated care team

  
  

• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements

  
  

• Develop and implement high-quality care plans tailored to each young person

  
  

• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment

  
  

• Manage staffing, rotas, supervision, and professional development

  
  

• Work effectively with placing authorities, families, and external professionals

  
  

• Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support strategies

  
  

• Manage budgets and resources efficiently

  
  

  About You

  • Proven experience managing or deputy-managing a children’s home (EBD/SEMH preferred)

    
    

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

    
    

  • Strong knowledge of children’s residential legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks

    
    

  • Confident leader with excellent communication and decision-making skills

    
    

  • Calm, resilient, and child-focused, with a genuine commitment to improving young lives

    
    

    What We Offer

    • Competitive salary and benefits package

      
      

    • Supportive senior leadership and a values-driven organisation

      
      

    • Ongoing training and career development opportunities

      
      

    • The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in young people’s lives

      
      

      How to Apply
      If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead a home where children are supported to thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a short supporting statement.