Registered Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager - OFSTED

Wythenshawe, Manchester

Salary: up to £70,000, DOE, including bonuses

Hours: 40 Hours Monday - Friday with on-call duties

About Us

At Arborvitae Care Services (ACS), we are a passionate and forward-thinking company, committed to providing outstanding care for vulnerable young people. Our mission is to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young adults, helping them overcome life’s challenges and unlock their full potential. As a growing company with big ambitions, we offer more than just a job — we offer a chance to be part of something truly meaningful.

About the Role
Arborvitae Care Services is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our new 2–3 bed children’s home for young people with emotional and behavioural needs. You’ll help deliver outstanding care, lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance. You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the following legislation: Children’s Act, Children’s homes Regulations, OFSTED Regulations (REG 40, 44 & 45).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of staff, ensuring they are supported and trained to an excellent standard to provide high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential children's home.
• Engaging with children, setting examples and building excellent rapport to enable independence
• Supporting with recruitment, ensuring safer recruitment processes are followed to a high standard
• Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for OFSTED inspections
• Develop care plans and oversee safeguarding procedures
• Build strong relationships with external professionals and families
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children ensuring best practice

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Management Role within a Children’s residential care setting, with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings within children’s home previously is desirable
• Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards
• Previous OFSTED registration and strong understanding of care regulations, including MH & DOLS experience
• Knowledge of therapeutic care, safeguarding, and behaviour de-escalation
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Driving licence and ability to work on-call

Benefits

• Up to £70,000 salary including monthly bonus & OFSTED achievement bonus
• Enhanced holiday scheme + birthday off (additional annual leave based upon length of service)
• Life Assurance X3
• Free Blue Light Card
• NHS Cash plan 
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support
• Career progression into senior management
• Access to Level 7 and therapeutic training
• Supportive leadership team and autonomy in service development

Work Location:
The location/work-base for this role may require you to work from multiple locations. We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.

Commitment to Safeguarding:
At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

How to Apply:
If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people, then we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today to join a company that values growth, creativity, and positive change.