Childrens Home Registered Manager

Job Description About the Service -Registered Childrens Home Manager Oasis House (Permanent, Full Time)We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service, maintain high standards of care, and continue developing a positive culture for both young people and staff.Oasis House is a childrens residential home based in Withington, Manchester, supporting young people aged 1117. The home operates with a strong focus on trauma-informed and therapeutic care, ensuring young people receive safe, consistent and nurturing support.Our aim is to provide a stable environment where young people can develop emotionally, socially and educationally while preparing for independence. The service operates in line with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with a clear focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes.The RoleYou will hold legal responsibility for the home and oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of the service, including:Leading a positive culture and high standards of careProviding strong safeguarding leadership and oversightManaging referrals and occupancy, responding quickly to new placement opportunitiesEnsuring the home remains inspection-ready, maintaining compliance and quality systems (Regulation 44/45)Overseeing care planning and multi-agency collaboration around each young personLeading staff recruitment, training, supervision and performance managementMaintaining oversight of health and safety, fire safety, records and the home environmentEnsuring accurate record keeping and compliance with regulatory standardsSupporting the development of a therapeutic and trauma-informed care approachWhat We Need From You (Essential Requirements)Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in a childrens residential setting (or equivalent senior leadership responsibility)Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)Strong knowledge of:Childrens Homes Regulations 2015Quality Standards 2015Safeguarding and regulatory complianceExperience managing Ofsted inspections and regulatory requirementsEnhanced DBSFull UK driving licence (manual preferred)Strong leadership, communication and organisational skillsWhat Youll Get55,000 65,000 salary depending on experiencePension schemeSick pay after successful completion of probation5,000 bonus for achieving an Ofsted Outstanding ratingSupportive senior leadership teamOpportunities for professional development and career progressionThe opportunity to lead a high-quality therapeutic childrens homeInterview ProcessTwo-stage interview processInterviews held in personDecision typically made within 2 daysImmediate start availableApplyPlease submit your CV along with a short covering note outlining:Your Registered Manager experience (homes managed / types of needs supported)Your previous Ofsted inspection outcomesYour notice period and availabilityJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-03-18