Children’s Services Registered Manager

Role Description

Dual Registered Manager 

Lead Two Homes. Shape Futures. Transform Young Lives.

CareTech/ROC Northwest is looking for an experienced and values-driven Dual Registered Manager to lead two children’s residential homes for young people with Social Emotional & Mental Health Difficulties. You’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across both homes, ensuring excellent safeguarding, compliance, quality of care and outcomes for children. You’ll develop strong teams, promote trauma-informed practice and create safe, nurturing environments where young people can thrive.

What We Offer

• £63,000 per annum, depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus upon registration for both homes
• £5,000 annual quality/commercial bonus
• Positive work-life balance around on-call responsibilities
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development
• Pension and employee benefits
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Recommend a Friend scheme, Team Rewards and Long Service Awards

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage both children’s homes in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Ensure high-quality, personalised care plans and positive outcomes
• Recruit, develop and retain strong, consistent teams
• Promote consultation and participation for young people
• Maintain safeguarding, compliance and quality standards
• Manage complaints and child protection concerns
• Work closely with families, carers and professionals
• Attend care planning and review meetings
• Build a safe, inclusive and therapeutic culture across both homes

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification 
• Knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF, legislation and Ofsted requirements
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills
• Full UK manual driving licence

Why Inspire/CareTech?

You’ll join a dedicated team committed to helping children achieve meaningful outcomes and experience extraordinary days. With extensive development opportunities and long-term career prospects, this is a chance to make a genuine difference while progressing your leadership career.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Application: Submit your CV and basic details. We’ll arrange an informal Teams call to discuss the role and get to know you before interview.