Registered Manager - children's home
CV-LibraryBlackburn, Blackburn with DarwenpermanentPosted: 16 June 2026
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Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + yearly bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
We are supporting a forward-thinking, innovative children’s residential provider who are seeking a strong Registered Manager to oversee an LD home in Blackburn. This is a great opportunity to lead an established service within a dynamic and supportive organisation. All homes within the organisation are rated good or above by Ofsted.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Leading the day-to-day management of a children’s home.
* Ensuring each young person has an individualised care plan reflecting their emotional, educational, social, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
* Regularly reviewing and updating placement plans.
* Allocating Key Workers and overseeing the effective delivery of care plans.
* Building strong working relationships with families, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
* Overseeing budgets and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
* Ensuring staffing levels and staff competencies meet the needs of the young people.
* Ensuring all new staff receive a full induction and ongoing personal development plan.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practice in residential childcare.
* Providing strong leadership, professional supervision and support to the staff team.
Benefits
* Generous bonus scheme
* 30+ Days annual leave
* Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
* Private healthcare
* Opportunity to grow with an ambitious provider
* Autonomy to shape the culture and development of the home
Referral Bonus
Not the right role for you? If you are registered with Shire and refer a friend or colleague, you could receive a cash bonus for every successful referral.
Ref: (phone number removed)
Location: Blackburn, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £65,000 (DOE) + yearly bonus
Contract: Permanent, full-time
We are supporting a forward-thinking, innovative children’s residential provider who are seeking a strong Registered Manager to oversee an LD home in Blackburn. This is a great opportunity to lead an established service within a dynamic and supportive organisation. All homes within the organisation are rated good or above by Ofsted.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Leading the day-to-day management of a children’s home.
* Ensuring each young person has an individualised care plan reflecting their emotional, educational, social, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
* Regularly reviewing and updating placement plans.
* Allocating Key Workers and overseeing the effective delivery of care plans.
* Building strong working relationships with families, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
* Overseeing budgets and ensuring cost-effective service delivery.
* Ensuring staffing levels and staff competencies meet the needs of the young people.
* Ensuring all new staff receive a full induction and ongoing personal development plan.
* Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of legislation, regulations and best practice in residential childcare.
* Providing strong leadership, professional supervision and support to the staff team.
Benefits
* Generous bonus scheme
* 30+ Days annual leave
* Flexible working hours (start/finish times)
* Private healthcare
* Opportunity to grow with an ambitious provider
* Autonomy to shape the culture and development of the home
Referral Bonus
Not the right role for you? If you are registered with Shire and refer a friend or colleague, you could receive a cash bonus for every successful referral.
Ref: (phone number removed)