Job Description

Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role
Location: Manchester area
Basic Salary to £60K

About the role

As the Residential Children's Home Manager you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Home, including:
Efficient management of the house budget
Overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement
Formulating and updating placement plans
Risk assessments and positive handling plans
Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to
Monitoring of a monthly Health and Safety Audit
Delivering high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing
Provide strong leadership and supervision to staff, including induction, appraisals, rota planning, and reflective practice
Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Care Standards Act, and Ofsted expectations
Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, fostering a strong safeguarding culture within the home
Lead on quality assurance, including monitoring, audits, and preparation for Ofsted inspections
Manage relationships with external professionals including social workers, families, health and education providers
Maintain accurate records and submit notifications to Ofsted and other bodies as required
Ensure policies, procedures and the Statement of Purpose are up to date and implemented in practice
Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes through personalised, therapeutic care

Please contact Elle McKenna on 07823 789233 or email elle.mckenna@pprsocialcare.co.uk for more information.

Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role

Job Description