Residential Registered Manager - Children's Servcie

An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Residential Registered Manager to manage a children’s residential home based in the Slyne, Lancaster area. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working Ensure the child’s individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently Supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards Ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience A genuine passion for children’s homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

**To be considered for this position you must hold a leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2–3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people**

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

£3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an outstanding inspection outcome £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy Company pension scheme Regular professional supervision Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme Access to wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision Comprehensive induction and training programme Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities Supportive and experienced leadership team

Reference ID: 7412

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV


  • Location: Lancaster, England
  • Salary: £50000 - £55000 per annum
  • Type: Permanent
  • Recruiter: Jupiter Recruitment
  • Posted: 03-Sep-2026
  • Posted on: careers4a.com