Registered Children's Home Manager

Castleford, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England

£50000 - £55000 per annum

Expiry date: 17 Sep 2026

Start date: 19 Jun 2026

Children’s Homes

EBD

Learning Disabilities

Operations Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager – 4 Bed EBD Home - Castleford Area - Up to £55,000 plus Bonus
We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well Established Children’s Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Registered Children’s Manager. As Home Manager, you’ll take the lead in a therapeutic residential children’s home in Greater Manchester. This is a high impact role with full support from a central team, so you can focus on what matters most the children and the people who care for them. Their central team handles HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and monthly reports removing distractions so you can focus on care and leadership.

About the Role
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring high standards of care and full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes legislation.
You will lead and develop a staff team to deliver person-centred care, promote positive outcomes, and maintain a strong safeguarding culture across the service.

What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who is:

• Experienced and knowledgeable within children’s residential care
• A confident and resilient leader with proven management skills
• Passionate about safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Able to lead by example, supporting and developing a high-performing team
• Committed to delivering outstanding care and continuous improvement

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience within the last 5 years
• Experience in a management role, having held a registration previously
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience working with children with learning disabilities and complex behaviours
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (required for on-call duties)
• Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or Ofsted recognised equivalent)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)

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Contact Details:

If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please contact Tom Stock direct on View phone number on healthrecruitnetwork.co.uk . Alternatively apply for the role with your CV to get the ball rolling!

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