Registered Manager - Children's Residential

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Contractual hours

Basis

Full time

Region

East

Package

Competitive terms and conditions and employee benefits

Date posted

22/05/2026

Job reference

REQ000429

Role: Registered Manager

Location: St Helens

Salary: £54,725.67 - £61,390.82 per annum

Hours: 39 hours per week

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead The Meadows—a specialist residential service supporting children and young people to thrive, grow, and reach their full potential.

This is a unique opportunity for a passionate and experienced leader to shape a high-quality, therapeutic environment where safety, care, and positive outcomes are at the heart of everything we do.

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall leadership and operational responsibility for the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

You will:

Create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where young people can flourish
Provide inspirational leadership to a dedicated team
Drive high-quality care delivery, supporting positive outcomes for children and young people
Ensure the home consistently meets and exceeds Ofsted standards
Manage staffing, budgets, and occupancy to ensure a sustainable and effective service

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent qualification)
Significant experience in children’s residential care or a similar provision
Demonstratable leadership and management experience within a residential or similar setting

o Children’s Homes Regulations (2015) & Quality Standards

o Trauma-informed care and child development

o Social, emotional, and mental health needs

o Safeguarding and inspection frameworks

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Strong organisational, reporting, and IT skills

Benefits

Fully funded training and development opportunities.
Competitive benefits including Life Insurance, Medicash Scheme, Pension, Blue Light Card, and access to discounts.
Access to Financial Wellbeing via Wagestream
Starting on 33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing by one additional day a year – capped at 38 days
Enhanced DBS check paid for and maintained on the update service.
Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation

How to Apply

To apply for this position please complete an online application form. Alternatively, please send a copy of your current CV and a covering statement to

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Closing date

Closing date for applications will be 7th June 2026

Interviews

Interviews are propsoed to to take place week commencing 15th June 2026

Our Values–iACCORD

These guide everything we do, every day – with heart, purpose, and positivity