Registered Manager

Ofsted Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home)

£50,000–£70,000 + performance bonuses | Chester | Bluestones Complex Care

The Role at a Glance

• Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
• Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
• Location: Chester
• Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
• Experience: 2+ years in residential childcare management or supervisory role
• Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo placement and multi-bed residential homes
• Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract

About the opportunity

Join Bluestones Complex Care as an Ofsted Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.

Benefits

• Salary £50,000–£70,000 (dependent on experience)
• Performance bonuses based on young people’s measurable progression
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Free private healthcare
• Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
• Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
• Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams

Requirements

• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role
• Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
• Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the children’s residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
• Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
• Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
• Manage solo placement and multi-bed home settings, adapting to individual young people’s needs
• Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
• Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows

Our CARE Ethos

• Career & progression – clear pathways into senior leadership
• Accountability & culture – high standards, zero tolerance for poor practice
• Recognition & relationships – expertise valued and rewarded
• Excellence & improvement – trauma-informed, person-centred care

Ready to shape the future of residential childcare and advance your leadership career? Building futures together – yours and theirs.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience:

• Care Managerial: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

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