Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home | Kirby

Salary: £50,000

Hippo Staffing Solutions are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager / Residential Children's Home Manager on behlaf of our client to lead a high-quality Children's Residential Home in Kirby, near Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, committed leader to shape a stable, nurturing home for young people aged 11-16.

As the Registered Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the home's operation, ensuring full Ofsted compliance, leading the staff team, and delivering exceptional, child-centred residential care. We are seeking someone who can bring strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and a real passion for improving children's lives.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the day-to-day operational running of the Children's Residential Home.

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Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and fully complies with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

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Manage, supervise, and develop staff including Deputies, Seniors and Support Workers.

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Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support, and young people's outcomes.

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Build a nurturing, family-style environment that promotes stability and emotional wellbeing.

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Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.

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Manage rotas, resources, and the home's budget effectively to ensure safe staffing levels.

Requirements

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Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children's Home.

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards).

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Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working within Ofsted-regulated services.

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Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

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A passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care.

What's on Offer

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£50,000 salary

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Supportive leadership and opportunities for development

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The chance to shape a growing, high-quality children's service

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A stable provider committed to excellent outcomes for young people

If you are a passionate Registered Manager ready to lead a Children's Residential Home in Kirby, we'd love to hear from you