Registered Manager

Community Care Live; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable children's care service in Manchester is seeking a confident Registered Manager to lead an EBD children’s home. This role emphasizes stable leadership and a therapeutic focus, allowing you to ensure high-quality care and maintain Ofsted compliance. With a salary of £55,000–£60,000, the position offers a supportive environment for both the staff and the children. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and proven experience in managing children's services, creating a predictable and safe atmosphere for young people.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Funded training and ongoing professional development

On-call rota with additional payment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD children’s home.
• Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities

• Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, maintaining clear standards.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the home.
• Drive stability and positive outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Team supervision

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Stable, established service | Clear autonomy and accountability | Therapeutic, long-term focus | Strong organisational support

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking to lead a well-established EBD children’s home in Manchester, this role offers the chance to run a stable service where consistency, standards, and outcomes genuinely matter. You will have the authority to lead from the front, with the backing needed to maintain quality and compliance without constant firefighting.

This is a role for a confident Registered Manager who values structure, clear expectations, and therapeutic care. You will be trusted to shape culture, develop your team, and provide young people with a safe, predictable environment where progress can happen.

Package & Benefits

• Salary £55,000–£60,000 per annum.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Funded training and ongoing professional development.
• On-call rota with additional payment where applicable.

About the Company

You will be joining an established provider with a clear commitment to consistency, safeguarding, and long-term outcomes for young people. The organisation values stable leadership, realistic care planning, and homes that feel safe, structured, and genuinely supportive.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold full Ofsted registration and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, maintaining clear standards and accountability.
• Oversee the day-to-day operational management of the home, ensuring safe and high-quality care.
• Drive stability, positive outcomes, and a consistent therapeutic environment for young people.

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD children’s home.
• Strong experience leading Ofsted inspections and maintaining compliance.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, or actively working towards it.

If you are considering your next step and want an honest conversation about whether this role is right for you, we would welcome that discussion. Contact Leaders in Care for more information or a confidential discussion.