Children's Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Home Location: Macclesfield Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm (with occasional weekend on-call) Salary & Rewards £55,000 – £63,000 per year (depending on experience, qualifications, previous registration history, and home size) Additional earning potential: * Up to £3,000 annual Ofsted performance bonus * Up to £3,000 sign-on bonus within the first 6 months * Total first-year earning potential: up to £66,000 * Ongoing earning potential: up to £63,000 per year Benefits Package * Company vehicle provided for work use * Casual dress code * Blue Light Card eligibility * Employee wellbeing programme (salary sacrifice scheme), including retail discounts, GP access, and counselling support * Quarterly staff welfare raffle (prizes such as holidays, spa breaks, and cinema vouchers) * Support towards Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification * Structured rota and supportive leadership environment * Values-led culture where leadership and impact truly matter Your Role As Registered Manager, you will: * Lead the day-to-day running of the children’s home * Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for children and young people * Lead, motivate, and develop the residential care team * Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements, and internal policies * Oversee quality of care, performance, staffing, and service development * Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers, and external professionals * Drive continuous improvement and support the home towards Outstanding inspection outcomes What We’re Looking For: * Minimum 3 years’ experience in a senior role within children’s EBD residential care * Previous leadership or management experience in a children’s home * Strong knowledge of safeguarding and Ofsted regulations * Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) * Willingness to work towards or hold Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification * Full UK driving licence