Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Homes
Location: Warrington (WA1 & WA2)
Salary: Up to £75,000
Base Salary: £55,000 (expanding to £60,000 upon opening of second home)
Outstanding Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 per home
Good Ofsted Bonus: £1,500 per home
Placement Retention Bonus: up to £9,000
We’re recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes in Warrington, just three miles apart. This is a rare opportunity to be involved from the very start of registration, with one home ready immediately and the second coming online later this year. You’ll have the chance to shape services from day one, supported by a strong senior leadership team and full HR, recruitment, and compliance backing.
The Homes
Home 1 – WA2: Solo provision (1 child), registration ready, immediate start.
Home 2 – WA1: 2-bed home, planning approved, registration-ready July.
Both homes are part of a dual registration setup, offering manageable caseloads and a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to care.
Who We’re Looking For
- Previously held Ofsted registration within the last 2 years in children’s homes
- Level 5 qualified (or working towards)
- Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge
- Confident leading registration and inspections
- Committed to therapeutic, trauma-informed care
What You’ll Get
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses
- Strong senior leadership support
- HR, recruitment and compliance backing
- Small, manageable homes
- Genuine opportunity to shape services from day one
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations across two homes
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and all regulatory requirements
- Lead and support teams to deliver high-quality care
- Drive continuous improvement and maintain excellent care standards
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and external agencies
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or equivalent
- Strong understanding of Ofsted frameworks and safeguarding legislation
- Excellent leadership and communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
- Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain)
- Job Type: Full-time
Licence/Certification:
- Drivers License & access to own vehicle (required)
- Level 5 Diploma (Leadership & Management) (preferred)
- Experiencia
- Se requiere
- Jornada
- Completa
- Horario
- Monday to Friday
- Salario
- 55.000 £ – 60.000 £ anual
- Extras
- Additional Bonuses
- Inicio
- Incorporación inmediata
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