Cucumber Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an established and rapidly expanding children's residential care provider for an experienced Registered Manager to oversee two children's homes in the Billinge/St Helens area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead an established service while playing a key role in the development of a new children's home currently being prepared for registration. If you're looking for a role that combines operational leadership with the opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you'll be responsible for the leadership, management and regulatory compliance of two children's residential homes, ensuring both services provide safe, therapeutic and child-focused care that achieves positive outcomes for every young person.

Working closely with the Responsible Individual and senior leadership team, you'll support the continued success of an established home while leading the successful mobilisation, registration and development of a brand-new service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated manager who enjoys developing teams, embedding high standards and building services that deliver exceptional care.

Key Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager.
• Lead the day-to-day management of two children's residential homes.
• Support the successful opening and mobilisation of a newly developed children's home.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Prepare for, lead and respond to Ofsted inspections.
• Create a positive, child-centred culture focused on safeguarding and therapeutic care.
• Lead recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing development of residential staff.
• Ensure robust care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support plans and safeguarding practices are maintained.
• Develop strong partnerships with Local Authorities, Social Workers, Ofsted, education providers, healthcare professionals and families.
• Monitor budgets, staffing levels, occupancy and service performance.
• Ensure accurate recording, auditing and regulatory compliance across both services.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote positive outcomes for children and young people.

About You

Essential

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards where appropriate).
• Minimum of two years' management experience within children's residential care.
• Excellent knowledge of:
• • Children's Homes Regulations (2015)
  • Quality Standards
  • Ofsted Inspection Framework
  • Safeguarding legislation
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience supporting the registration or opening of a new children's home.
• Experience managing dual registration or multiple services.
• Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.

Rewards & Benefits

• £60,000–£70,000 salary depending on experience.
• Performance and Ofsted bonus.
• Opportunity to lead the development of a brand-new children's home.
• Career progression within a growing organisation.
• Ongoing CPD and leadership development.
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
• Opportunity to influence the future growth of the organisation.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to combine the stability of managing an established service with the excitement of launching a new home. You'll have the autonomy to shape culture, recruit your team and establish best practice from day one, while benefiting from the support of an experienced senior leadership team.

If you're an ambitious Registered Manager looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in a growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply Today

If you're an experienced Registered Manager, Children's Home Manager, Residential Care Manager, Dual Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready for your next challenge, apply today or contact Cucumber Recruitment for a confidential discussion.