Registered Manager - 2 Bed Children's Home

Job Title: Registered Manager - 2 Bed Children's Home
Location: Widnes
Salary: £50,000 per annum + £5,000 bonus
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, including on-call duties

Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a small 2 bed children's home in Widnes. The home provides residential care for children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. The role requires a strong, compassionate leader who can ensure high-quality, child-centred, and trauma-informed care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring high standards of care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safeguarding policies, and care standards.
• Lead, mentor, supervise, and support a small team of care staff.
• Develop, implement, and review individual care plans to meet children's emotional, social, educational, and behavioural needs.
• Work with therapeutic and support services to promote emotional wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate records, risk assessments, incident reports, and care documentation.
• Provide a stable and supportive environment for young people.
• Collaborate with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals.
• Be available for on-call support as part of the Monday - Friday shift pattern.

Person Specification - Essential:

• Experience working in children's residential care, ideally in a small or 2-bed setting.
• Strong knowledge of child care regulations, safeguarding, and quality standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a team and provide consistent, child-centred care.
• Empathy, patience, resilience, and a commitment to children's wellbeing
• NVQ Level 5 Leadership & Management of Residential Children's Homes

Desirable:

• Experience with trauma-informed care or therapeutic support.
• Previous experience managing a children's home.
• Relevant qualifications in care, social work, or residential children's services.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of £50,000 per annum.
• £5,000 bonus.
• Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm shift pattern with on-call duties.
• Supportive working environment with access to professional development and therapeutic support.
• Opportunity to lead a small, close-knit team and shape the care environment.