Registered Children's Home Manager

Job Title: Children's Home Manager

Location: Wigan, Greater Manchester

Setting: 3-Bed EBD Children's Home

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and resilient Children's Home Manager to lead a warm, nurturing 3-bed EBD children's home in Bury. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, child centred care to young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring their safety, development, and positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong, inspirational leadership to a dedicated care team
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
• Develop and implement high-quality care plans tailored to each young person
• Promote a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment
• Manage staffing, rotas, supervision, and professional development
• Work effectively with placing authorities, families, and external professionals
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and behaviour support strategies
• Manage budgets and resources efficiently

About You

• Proven experience managing or deputy-managing a children's home (EBD/SEMH preferred)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of children's residential legislation, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks
• Confident leader with excellent communication and decision making skills
• Calm, resilient, and child focused, with a genuine commitment to improving young lives

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Supportive senior leadership and a values driven organisation
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real, lasting difference in young people's lives

How to Apply

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a home where children are supported to thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and a short supporting statement.