Registered Manager | Ofsted
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 June 2026 |
| Location: | WA14 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Care First Recruitment Solutions LLP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 005J/Altringham-183102 |
Summary
Registered Manager
We are recruiting on behalf of a children’s residential care provider for an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a regulated children’s home delivering high‑quality, trauma‑informed care.
Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Competitive 55k – 65k
Location: Altringham, UK
This is an ideal opportunity for an Ofsted Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up, with strong safeguarding knowledge and leadership capability.
Registered Manager Key Responsibilities
• Registered Manager responsibility for a Children’s Residential Home
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Lead, manage, and develop a residential care staff team
• Deliver high‑quality, child‑centred, trauma‑informed care (including PACE)
• Act as safeguarding lead, managing risk assessments and behaviour support plans
• Liaise with Ofsted, Local Authorities, social workers, and external professionals
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, budgets, and the home environment
• Oversee inspections, audits, and regulatory reporting
Registered Manager Essential Requirements
• Experience as a Registered Children’s Home Manager or Deputy Manager
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practice
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / working towards)
• Proven leadership and people‑management skills
• Ability to work flexibly, including on‑call duties
Registered Manager What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary
• Supportive Responsible Individual and senior leadership
• Career progression and professional development
• Opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives
This vacancy is being handled confidentially by a specialist children’s care recruitment agency.
Apply now or contact us for a discreet discussion.