Registered Manager - Children's Home

Sgscare; Bolton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in Bolton seeks an experienced Registered Manager for a children's home. The role involves managing all aspects of the service, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience, including NVQ Level 5, and a passion for making a difference in children's lives. Benefits include a competitive salary, progression opportunities, and various employee perks.

Benefits

£400 Refer-a-Friend bonus

Recognition awards

Long service rewards

Employee benefits app

Cycle to work scheme

Pension

Life cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted-registered children's home.
• Experience supervising staff in a care environment.
• Knowledge of Children’s Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
• Full UK Driving Licence and own transport is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the children's residential service.
• Drive quality, compliance, and positive outcomes.
• Support a settled staff team.
• Maintain high standards of care and safeguarding.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Child-centred care

Supervisory experience

Education

NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Care

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Services

📍 Location: Bolton

💷 Salary: £51,500 – £61,500 per annum (dependent on skills and experience)

⏰ Working Hours: 40 hours per week

🏡 Service: Children’s Home

👥 Service Users: Children with Learning Disabilities and Mental Health needs

🎓 Qualifications Required:

• NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Care (or willingness to work towards)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted-registered children's home
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities

📄 Employment Type: Permanent

❌ Sponsorship is not available

🏠 The Home

• Location: Bolton
• Type of YPs: Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, younger age group

This is a successful, stable home with a long-standing staff team and a lively, happy group of children.

🌟 Who we are looking for…

We are looking for an experienced, passionate Registered Manager who can confidently lead a children’s residential service and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

You will:

• Use your leadership skills to run all aspects of the home
• Drive quality, compliance and positive outcomes
• Support a settled staff team
• Build on an already successful and established service
• Ensure high-quality, child-centred care

You must also demonstrate strong knowledge of:

• Children’s Regulations
• The Quality Standards
• Every Child Matters
• Ofsted expectations and inspections

A Full UK Driving Licence and own transport is an advantage.

🏢 Who you will be working for…

• A settled, supportive management team
• A service that values Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy
• Company size, number of homes, and future plans not stated
• Offers strong development pathways and staff recognition programmes

💡 Why this Home & Company…

📈 Progression Opportunity

• Build an already successful service
• Progress within an organisation committed to staff development

🎓 Qualification Opportunity

• Funded qualifications
• Access to internal training academy

🎁 Benefits

• £400 Refer-a-Friend bonus
• Recognition awards for going above and beyond
• Long service rewards
• Employee benefits app with discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension (salary sacrifice)
• Life cover
• Mental Health First Aiders
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Voice events throughout the year

💛 Ethos

A culture rooted in PRIDE: Potential | Responsibility | Integrity | Diversity | Empathy

📨 How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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