Registered Manager

Adult Social Care; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 65,000 - GBP 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Poulton-le-Fylde seeks an experienced Children’s Registered Home Manager. This leadership role involves managing a residential service for young people facing complex traumas. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership, organisational skills, and commitment to trauma-informed care. Competitive salary package includes bonuses and professional development opportunities. Flexible working hours with a focus on maintaining high standards and positive outcomes for residents.

Benefits

£5,000 Welcome Bonus

Ofsted performance bonus

33 days annual leave

Funded training and professional qualifications

Employee wellbeing support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Existing Registered Manager or 2+ years as Deputy Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the staff team in a children's home.
• Ensure effective safeguarding, care planning, and risk management.
• Driving high standards of care and positive outcomes for children.
• Work with education providers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Manage performance, KPIs, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare for and respond to Ofsted inspections.
• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Trauma-informed practice

Job description

Overview

Children’s Registered Home Manager – Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire • Up to £78,000 per annum (inclusive of bonuses) • Full-time, permanent | 40 hours per week

We are recruiting an experienced Children’s Registered Home Manager to lead a residential children’s service supporting young people who have experienced complex trauma, abuse, and are displaying Harmful Sexual Behaviours (HSB). This is a senior leadership opportunity for a motivated, child-focused professional ready to deliver high-quality care, strong outcomes, and regulatory excellence.

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary up to £78,000
• £5,000 Welcome Bonus following successful Ofsted registration
• Ofsted performance bonus – up to £6,000 per year
• Occupancy bonus – up to £5,000 every 6 months
• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Funded training and professional qualifications
• Staff referral bonus (up to £1,000)
• Free on-site parking
• Employee wellbeing and mental health support

The Role

You will have full operational responsibility for the children’s home, including:

• Leading and managing the staff team
• Ensuring safeguarding, care planning, and risk management are robust and effective
• Driving high standards of care and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Working closely with education providers and multidisciplinary professionals
• Managing performance, KPIs, and regulatory compliance
• Preparing for and responding to Ofsted inspections
• Contributing to service development and continuous improvement

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week, based on a fixed rota
• Flexibility required, including occasional evenings and weekends

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who:

• Are an existing Registered Manager, or
• Have at least 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager in children’s residential care and are ready to step up
• Have strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Are committed to trauma-informed and therapeutic practice
• Are passionate about delivering the best possible outcomes for children

Please get in touch if you have any questions; I hope to hear from you soon.