Children's Registered Manager - Dual Homes (Manchester)

📍 Location: Manchester
🏠 Role: Dual Registration - Two Small Children's Homes
🕒 Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
💷 Salary: 70K-80K + Performance Bonus + Mileage

Lead with Purpose. Change Lives.

We are seeking a confident, experienced, and values-driven Registered Manager to take on a unique and rewarding opportunity overseeing two small, well-supported children's homes in Manchester. This is a dual registration role—ideal for a manager who thrives on delivering exceptional care across services while upholding the highest standards of safeguarding and compliance.

💼 About the Role

As a dual Registered Manager, you will:

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Hold Ofsted registration for both children's homes, ensuring high-quality, safe, and nurturing environments.

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Lead your teams with a strong vision and high expectations for care, education, and outcomes.

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Manage day-to-day operations across both homes, maintaining full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted's Quality Standards.

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Take the lead during Ofsted inspections, managing action plans, embedding improvements, and promoting a learning culture.

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Drive recruitment, staff development, supervision, and retention of a high-performing team.

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Maintain strong links with local authorities, social workers, families, and other key stakeholders.

✅ What We're Looking For

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Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager in a children's residential setting (essential)

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Proven experience leading or preparing for Ofsted inspections with strong knowledge of inspection frameworks

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Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

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In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and trauma-informed practice

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Exceptional leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

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Passion for child-centred care and improving life chances

🎁 What's On Offer

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Competitive salary with bonus scheme

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Generous annual leave and pension contributions

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Excellent training and career progression pathways

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Supportive senior leadership and dedicated operational support

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Mileage allowance between homes

🗣️ “We are committed to creating homes where children feel safe, valued, and empowered to grow.”

If you're a seasoned Children's Registered Manager ready to take on an exciting dual-home leadership role, we'd love to hear from you