Ofsted Children's Home Manager. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

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Registered Manager - New 3-Bed EBD Children's Home Location: Prestwich, Manchester Salary: £50,000 - £75,000 DOE About the Role We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new, fully renovated 3-bed children's home specialising in Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in Prestwich, Manchester. This is a rare chance to join a service at the very beginning of its journey, with a clear pathway to progress from Registered Manager (RM) to Responsible Individual (RI) in the future. You will be supported throughout the registration process by a highly experienced RI and will take ownership of shaping a home that delivers outstanding care, a strong therapeutic culture, and positive outcomes for children and young people. Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care for children with EBD. Prepare the home for registration, liaising with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies as required. Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and care plans in line with regulatory requirements and best practice. Recruit, develop, and manage a skilled and motivated staff team, providing supervision, mentoring, and performance management. Ensure safeguarding, risk assessment, and behaviour management frameworks are robust, consistent, and effective. Maintain high-quality care documentation, reporting, and auditing to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Foster a nurturing, structured environment that promotes safety, stability, and positive outcomes for children.
About You We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy ready to step into a management role, who:
Holds Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential) Holds Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification, or is working towards it Has a minimum of 2 years' residential experience in the last 5 years Has at least 1 year in a senior or management position Has a strong understanding of safeguarding and working with EBD children Is motivated to lead, innovate, and shape a high-performing home rather than simply "keeping the home afloat"
What We Offer
Competitive salary, depending on experience (£50,000 - £75,000) Expert support from an experienced Responsible Individual during registration Opportunity to grow into a Responsible Individual role in the future The chance to lead a brand-new, fully renovated home with a C2 planning in place
If you are an ambitious and experienced residential manager passionate about making a difference for children with EBD, we would love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime

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