Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home
Location: St Helens
Salary: £55,600 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 2-bed children's home in St Helens. This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of the home and ensuring high-quality, child-centred care for children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs. You will provide strong leadership, maintain regulatory compliance, and create a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the children's home and ensure high standards of care.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, the Children's Act, and relevant legislation.
• Lead, support, train, and supervise a team of residential care workers.
• Develop and manage individual care plans tailored to each child's needs.
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive outcomes for all children.
• Conduct quality audits, maintain documentation, and drive continuous improvement.
• Work collaboratively with external professionals, families, and local authorities.
• Manage budgets, staff rotas, resources, and operational planning.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered Manager status with Ofsted
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a management or senior role within children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, the Children's Act, and safeguarding procedures.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience managing a small children's home.
• Knowledge of behaviour management approaches and care planning.
• Understanding of therapeutic or trauma-informed practice.

What We Offer:

• Salary of £55,600 per annum.
• Supportive working environment with ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Generous holiday entitlement and benefits package.