Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Preston
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Additional Earnings: Up to £7,000 annually through bonuses, including:

• Ofsted bonus
• Attendance bonus
• Occupancy bonus
• Staff retention bonus

About the Role

We are a private organisation providing high-quality residential care for children and young people with complex needs associated with challenging behaviour. Our mission is to create safe and nurturing environments where children and young people feel supported and valued.

If you are naturally caring, motivated, and want to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for all staff, delegating effectively and appropriately.
• Manage staffing structures, rotas, and labour costs in line with children’s needs and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to organisational policies, Children’s Legislation, and Regulations.
• Develop behaviour management strategies to help children develop coping mechanisms.
• Ensure timely and effective reviews and meetings for children and staff.
• Deliver high standards of care, supporting children’s social, emotional, educational, and cultural needs.
• Maintain and promote an open culture where children feel heard and supported.
• Lead Safeguarding and Child Protection compliance within the home.
• Produce high-quality reports and supervise staff to deliver Personal Development Plans.
• Actively encourage professional development and ensure adherence to anti-discriminatory practices.

Required Qualifications

• GCSE standard or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 4 in Management, CMS, DMS, or equivalent (or working towards).
• Diploma Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Children and Young People.

Skills & Experience

• Significant experience working with young people in residential care.
• Evidence of senior management within a residential setting.
• Proven team and staff management skills.
• Budget management, including recording and reporting.
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work occasional out-of-hours shifts and provide cover to other homes if needed.
• A commitment to creating a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children.

Schedule

• 8-hour shifts.
• Monday to Friday with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• Sick pay.
• Referral programme.

Contact Us
If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply. Please ensure you include your mobile number and email address so we can arrange an interview if you are shortlisted.