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Date Added: Fri 09/05/2025

OFSTED Registered Manager

Oldham, UK
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Company: LEADER RECRUITMENT GROUP

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £45000 per annum

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (flexible hours, including on-call duties)

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group is thrilled to partner with a family-run organisation with a 10-year legacy in providing outstanding education and care for children, to recruit a Registered Manager for a brand-new 3-bed children's residential home in Oldham. Specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), this home operates under the trauma-informed PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), offering a nurturing, family-oriented environment. With renovations underway and a supportive framework in place, this is a unique chance to lead a new service, build your own staff team, and make a lasting impact on young lives.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the setup and operation of the new home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and Children's Homes Regulations.

  • Deliver high-quality, trauma-informed care using the PACE model, promoting recovery and well-being for young people with EBD.

  • Recruit, build, and mentor a dedicated staff team, shaping a cohesive and compassionate workforce.

  • Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures to achieve outstanding outcomes.

  • Manage budgets, resources, and daily operations, maintaining a warm, family-like environment (complete with a small garden for BBQs!).

  • Collaborate with Jasmine (Responsible Individual and Director) and external agencies, including local authorities, to ensure seamless service delivery.

  • Drive the Ofsted registration process, leveraging the organisation's strong relationship with Ofsted.

About You

  • Essential:

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

    • At least 3 years' experience in a senior role within a children's residential setting, ideally with EBD expertise.

    • Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, The Children Act 1989, and safeguarding practices.

    • Experience in budget management and team leadership.

    • Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility for on-call duties.

    • Passion for trauma-informed care and building a family-oriented team.

  • Desirable:

    • Experience opening or managing a new children's home.

    • Familiarity with the PACE model or similar therapeutic approaches.

About the Client
The client is part of a family-run organisation based in Oldham, with a 10-year history of delivering exceptional education and care. This new 3-bed EBD home, currently undergoing renovations from a former HMO, is designed to feel like a true family home. Led by a former social worker and hands-on Responsible Individual, the organisation fosters a close-knit, supportive culture. With planning, documentation, and locality assessments complete, the home is ready for Ofsted registration and eager to welcome its first residents.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum.

  • Opportunity to shape a new service and hand-pick your staff team, working closely with a supportive RI.

  • A family-oriented culture with a focus on trauma-informed care and staff well-being.

  • Comprehensive support for Ofsted registration and ongoing operations.

  • Career growth within a reputable organisation with a strong track record in education and care.

  • A welcoming, newly decorated home environment with a small garden for community activities.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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