Ribble Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager or Deputy Manager to lead a newly established children’s residential home. This is an exciting opportunity to develop a home, embedding a strong culture of safeguarding, high standards, and child-centred care.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the service, recruiting and developing a skilled team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and aspirational environment where children and young people can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Ofsted registration process and maintain ongoing regulatory compliance
• Ensure the home meets the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Provide strong, values-led leadership, supervision, and development for staff
• Promote positive behaviour support and trauma-informed care
• Ensure robust safeguarding and safer recruitment practices are embedded
• Build positive professional relationships with children, families, and external stakeholders
• Confidently lead the home through Ofsted inspections, driving continuous improvement

About You

You will:

• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or working towards
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 years
• Have experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks, regulations, and inspection requirements
• Be confident in opening and developing a new service
• Be resilient, child-focused, and committed to achieving positive outcomes

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-related bonus
• Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process
• Opportunity to shape policies, culture, and practice from the outset
• Supportive leadership and Responsible Individual
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference from day one

If this role is of interest, please click to apply or send your CV to the email provided