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Brook Street Social Care is proud to be working in partnership with a new children's residential care provider who is opening a brand-new solo placement children's home in Wigan. We are recruiting an experienced and passionate Children's Home Registered Manager to lead this exciting service from pre-registration through to opening and long-term development. This is a rare opportunity for a Registered Manager who thrives on building high-quality services from the ground up and who is confident supporting children with complex and high-acuity needs.
Job Responsibility:
Leading the Ofsted registration process and preparing the home for inspection
Recruiting, developing, and managing a skilled and resilient staff team
Creating a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment tailored to a solo placement model
Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Developing and implementing robust care plans and risk management strategies
Working closely with external professionals, commissioners, and families
Managing budgets, rotas, and operational performance
Acting as a strong, consistent role model and leader within the service
Requirements:
Residential Children's Manager experience within a children's residential setting
Experience supporting children with complex behaviours, EBD, or high-acuity needs
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) or working towards
Strong knowledge of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory requirements
Proven ability to lead a service to Good or Outstanding standards
Confidence working within a solo placement or small-home environment
Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills
A genuine passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children
What we offer:
bonus once home is up and running
Ongoing professional development and career progression