Registered Manager – Manchester
| Posting date: | 26 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + £5,000 performance bonus / Urgent Requirement – ASAP Start Available |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 June 2026 |
| Location: | Manchester, Greater Manchester |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Blue Recruitment Personnel Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RM-JB33-Manchester |
Summary
We are currently working with a growing residential childcare provider seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of their children’s residential services in Manchester.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader within children’s residential care to join a supportive organisation focused on delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational management and regulatory compliance of the children’s home, ensuring the service consistently meets Ofsted standards and delivers a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.
You will lead and develop the staff team while driving high standards across safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and overall service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Registering with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintaining full regulatory compliance
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Leading, supervising, and developing the staff team
- Promoting safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people
- Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections
- Managing budgets, occupancy levels, staffing rotas, and service improvement plans
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and external professionals
- Ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and operational performance are consistently maintained
About You:
We are looking for an experienced and confident residential childcare professional with strong leadership capability and a thorough understanding of Ofsted frameworks.
You will have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards / equivalent qualification)
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and Children’s Homes Quality Standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary: £50,000 – £55,000
- Annual performance bonus of £5,000
- Supportive senior management team
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in young people’s lives
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader within children’s residential care to join a supportive organisation focused on delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for young people.
The Role:
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational management and regulatory compliance of the children’s home, ensuring the service consistently meets Ofsted standards and delivers a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.
You will lead and develop the staff team while driving high standards across safeguarding, care planning, compliance, and overall service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Registering with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintaining full regulatory compliance
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Leading, supervising, and developing the staff team
- Promoting safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people
- Preparing for and managing Ofsted inspections
- Managing budgets, occupancy levels, staffing rotas, and service improvement plans
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and external professionals
- Ensuring high standards of care, compliance, and operational performance are consistently maintained
About You:
We are looking for an experienced and confident residential childcare professional with strong leadership capability and a thorough understanding of Ofsted frameworks.
You will have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience within an Ofsted-registered children’s residential home
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards / equivalent qualification)
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and Children’s Homes Quality Standards
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Right to work in the UK
What’s on Offer:
- Competitive salary: £50,000 – £55,000
- Annual performance bonus of £5,000
- Supportive senior management team
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference in young people’s lives