Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home Preston £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (DOE) Full-Time | Permanent Are you an experienced Children's Home Manager ready to lead a high-quality residential service where you can genuinely make a difference? We are recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Preston, providing outstanding care and support to young people with emotional and behavioural needs. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate leader looking to join a supportive organisation committed to achieving the best outcomes for children. The Role As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations while creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people. You will: * Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing staff team. * Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted standards and Children's Homes Regulations. * Promote positive outcomes and person-centred care for all young people. * Manage safeguarding, risk management and quality assurance. * Oversee staffing, budgets, rotas and recruitment. * Build positive relationships with local authorities, families and external professionals. * Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service. Requirements * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). * Previous experience managing or deputising within an Ofsted-registered children's home. * Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. * Proven leadership and team management experience. * Excellent safeguarding knowledge and report writing skills. * Full UK driving licence preferred. What's on Offer * Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience. * Performance-related bonuses (where applicable). * Ongoing training and professional development. * Supportive senior leadership team. * Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation. * Generous annual leave. * Pension scheme