Barnoldswick, Lancashire

Our client is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a specialist solo children's home in Barnoldswick. This is an opportunity to join an established provider with a strong reputation for delivering highly individualised, trauma-informed care within a supportive local network of three homes.

The service is built around a genuine commitment to listening to children and ensuring their voices shape the care they receive. Participation is not simply encouraged, it sits at the heart of every decision, guided by the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

If you're looking for a leadership role where relationships, consistency and meaningful outcomes take priority over simply managing processes, this could be an excellent next step.

About the Role:

As Registered Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team supporting one young person aged 8 to 17 in a calm, therapeutic environment designed to provide stability, safety and individualised care.

Working as part of a supportive three-home network, you'll have the opportunity to focus on delivering outstanding outcomes while benefiting from collaboration with experienced colleagues and senior leadership.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing safe, effective leadership for a solo children's home
• Creating a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where children feel heard and valued
• Leading, supporting and developing a committed residential team
• Maintaining high standards in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Overseeing care planning, safeguarding and quality assurance
• Working closely with education, health and local authority professionals
• Supporting a culture where children's participation and individual voice shape everyday practice
• Managing the home with clear support from senior leaders and the wider local management network

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

This provider has developed a genuinely child-centred model designed around one young person at a time.

Their solo provision enables children who have experienced trauma, disrupted attachments, neurodiversity or emotional regulation difficulties to receive highly consistent care from a small, dedicated team.

Their therapeutic approach is rooted in PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity and Empathy), recognising that meaningful relationships come before behavioural management.

Education is equally individualised, with bespoke learning programmes delivered through the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and AQA Unit Award Scheme. Outdoor learning, adventure activities and real-life experiences are woven into everyday care, helping young people rebuild confidence, resilience and self-belief.

As part of a local three-home network, you'll benefit from shared leadership, collaboration and ongoing support rather than working in isolation.

About You:

We're looking for an experienced leader who combines strong regulatory knowledge with a calm, reflective and child-focused approach.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, or be an experienced Deputy Manager ready for registration
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience leading and developing residential childcare teams
• A therapeutic, trauma-informed approach to leadership
• Confidence building positive relationships with children, families and professionals
• A commitment to participation, inclusion and children's rights

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a provider whose practice is firmly rooted in children's rights, therapeutic care and long-term outcomes.

You'll benefit from:

• Salary of £50,000
• Leadership within a supportive three-home local network
• Solo therapeutic model allowing highly individualised care
• Established trauma-informed practice based on PACE
• Opportunities for continued professional development
• A provider committed to participation, children's voices and meaningful outcomes
• A culture focused on sustainable leadership and long-term staff development

How to Apply:

If you're looking for a Registered Manager role where you'll be well supported while making a genuine difference to the life of a young person, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on 01257 824440 to discuss this opportunity further.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Children's Residential Support Worker to join a warm, family-style home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

This is an opportunity to take the next step in your residential childcare career within a provider that believes great care starts with well-supported teams. You'll play a key role in leading shifts, supporting colleagues and creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can build positive memories and feel valued every day.
 

About the Role:

As a Senior Residential Support Worker, you'll help create consistency, stability and positive experiences for the children while supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality, trauma-informed care.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading shifts and providing guidance and support to the care team
• Building positive, trusting relationships with children and young people
• Supporting daily routines including school runs, meals, activities and evening routines
• Promoting emotional wellbeing through a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
• Encouraging positive behaviour and helping children develop confidence and independence
• Completing care records and contributing to maintaining high standards within the home
• Working closely with the Deputy and Registered Manager while developing your own leadership skills
 

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

This is a provider that understands good outcomes for children come from supported, consistent teams.

You'll benefit from:

• Experienced leadership offering guidance and ongoing mentoring
• A therapeutic, child-centred approach to care
• Opportunities to build your leadership skills in a supportive environment
• Continuous training and development from day one
• A culture focused on long-term staff development and wellbeing
 

About You:

You'll already have experience supporting children or young people in residential care and be ready to take the next step into a senior position.

You'll ideally have:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
• Experience working within an EBD or similar residential setting
• Confidence leading shifts and supporting colleagues
• A calm, consistent and reflective approach
• A genuine commitment to trauma-informed, child-focused care
• A full UK driving licence
• Be aged 21 or over for insurance purposes
• Flexibility to work a rota including evenings, weekends and sleep-ins
 

Why Join?

Alongside a rewarding role supporting children to thrive, you'll receive:

• Salary of £35,790 to £37,770 depending on sleep-ins
• £15.37 per hour plus £55 per sleep-in
• Refer a Friend bonus of up to £500
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Health cashback scheme including dental, optical and physiotherapy
• Free meals during shifts
• Health Shield wellbeing support, counselling and financial advice
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring
• Excellent training and clear progression opportunities
 

If you're looking for a senior role where you'll be supported to develop while making a lasting difference to children's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on 01257 824440 to discuss this opportunity further.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Home Manager to join a well-established children's home near Northampton.

Set within a spacious four-bedroom country home surrounded by its own grounds, this service provides a calm and therapeutic environment for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The setting offers a unique opportunity to lead within a home where relationships, consistency and positive outcomes are at the heart of everyday practice.

As Deputy Home Manager, you'll work alongside an experienced leadership team with the support of a wider regional network. This is a role where your ideas are welcomed, your development is encouraged and you'll be given the confidence to progress towards Registered Manager when you're ready.
 

About the Role:

• Support the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the home
• Provide guidance, supervision and encouragement to the staff team
• Help create a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment for children and young people
• Support care planning, safeguarding and quality assurance processes
• Assist with staff rotas, admissions and operational responsibilities
• Lead the home in the Registered Manager's absence with clear support when required
• Promote positive outcomes through consistent, child-focused practice
 

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

• Beautiful rural setting offering a calm environment for both children and staff
• Therapeutic, trauma-informed approach with a genuine commitment to reducing restrictive practice
• Strong regional leadership offering guidance, mentoring and shared accountability
• Fully funded Level 5 qualification and structured leadership development
• Opportunities to influence practice and contribute ideas across the wider organisation
• A provider committed to developing future leaders rather than expecting people to manage alone
 

About You:

We're looking for someone who is passionate about making a lasting difference and ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

You'll ideally have:

• At least two years' experience within a residential children's home
• Experience as a Senior Residential Support Worker or Deputy Manager
• NVQ Level 3 or Level 4 in Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• Good understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding responsibilities
• Experience supporting staff, managing rotas and contributing to quality standards
• A calm, reflective and child-focused approach to leadership
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
 

Why Join?

This is an organisation that believes strong leadership comes from support, development and shared responsibility.

You'll benefit from:

• Salary from £33,360 rising to £35,577 plus sleep-in payments
• Fully funded Level 5 qualification
• Clear progression towards Registered Manager
• Structured induction, supervision and ongoing leadership development
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Blue Light Card and employee discount schemes
• Staff referral bonus
• NEST Pension Scheme
• 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Free enhanced DBS
• A supportive leadership team that values your wellbeing as much as your professional growth
 

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in residential childcare leadership within a supportive and values-led environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on 01257 824440 to discuss this opportunity further.

An opportunity to step into a well-supported leadership role within a specialist solo children's home, where therapeutic care, consistency and meaningful relationships make a lasting difference to a young person's life.

Our client provides high-quality residential care for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), delivering individualised, trauma-informed support within a nurturing home environment.

Working alongside an experienced Registered Manager, you'll help lead a dedicated team supporting one young person, creating the stability, structure and trusting relationships that enable them to feel safe, valued and able to thrive. Supported by an accessible leadership team, you'll be part of a provider that believes outstanding care begins with well-supported leaders.
 

About the Role:

As Deputy Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day leadership of the home, supporting the Registered Manager to deliver exceptional care while maintaining a calm, safe and therapeutic environment.

Working within a solo placement allows you to focus on building consistent relationships, supporting positive outcomes and leading a team that provides highly individualised care.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the Registered Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the home

• Leading shifts and managing the home in the Registered Manager's absence, including participation in the on-call rota

• Supporting, coaching and developing the residential team through supervision and positive leadership

• Working alongside children, families and professionals to develop and review individual Care Plans

• Promoting positive routines, emotional wellbeing, education and independence

• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance

• Assisting with recruitment, induction, training and staff development

• Contributing to quality assurance, reporting and continuous improvement across the home
 

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

Supporting one young person allows the team to provide truly individualised care while working in an environment that values consistency, reflection and positive relationships.

You'll benefit from:

• Working alongside an experienced Registered Manager who actively supports your development

• A collaborative leadership structure with shared accountability

• The opportunity to build meaningful, therapeutic relationships through consistent care

• Excellent induction, mentoring and ongoing professional development

• Access to leadership training and clear progression opportunities

• A values-led provider committed to supporting and retaining its leaders
 

About You:

We're looking for an experienced residential childcare professional who's ready to continue developing their leadership career.

You'll have:

• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Residential Childcare

• At least two years' experience within children's residential care

• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a residential setting

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, children's home regulations and quality standards

• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK
 

You'll also bring:

• Calm, reflective and emotionally resilient leadership

• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children and colleagues

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• A therapeutic, child-focused approach that places the young person's needs at the centre of every decision
 

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a provider that invests in both its children and its people, recognising that sustainable leadership creates the best outcomes.
 

You'll receive:

• Salary of £39,684 – £42,780 depending on experience

• Full-time role including shifts and sleep-ins

• Blue Light Card discounts

• Health Shield wellbeing package including counselling and financial advice

• Cashback scheme including dental, optical and physiotherapy support

• Free meals whilst on shift

• Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £500

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing mentoring

• Excellent training and leadership development

• Clear progression opportunities within a supportive organisation

How to Apply:

If you're ready to take the next step in your residential childcare career with a provider that values supportive leadership, therapeutic care and positive outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on 01257 824440 to discuss this opportunity further.

An opportunity to lead a brand new children's home with a provider that's building services thoughtfully, sustainably and with children firmly at the centre of every decision.

Our client is opening their second children's home, creating a specialist 3-bed service for children aged 7–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).

This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys building strong teams, creating positive cultures and developing homes where children can genuinely feel safe, valued and able to thrive. Rather than inheriting existing challenges, you'll have the opportunity to shape the home from day one, supported by an accessible senior leadership team that believes outstanding care starts with well-supported leaders.

Founded with a clear purpose of creating positive futures for children, the provider has developed a reputation for delivering safe, nurturing environments where every child receives an individualised care plan tailored to their needs. Their values of Compassion, Respect, Community and Growth underpin everything they do, creating an environment where both children and colleagues are supported to succeed.

About the Role:

As Registered Manager, you'll take responsibility for establishing and leading this new home, building a stable, therapeutic environment where children receive high-quality care and meaningful opportunities to progress.

You'll work closely with senior leaders who remain actively involved in the service, providing guidance, support and shared accountability as the home develops.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the registration, opening and ongoing development of the home
• Building, developing and supporting a committed residential team
• Creating a therapeutic, child-focused culture from the outset
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance
• Ensuring the home consistently delivers positive outcomes for children and young people
• Working collaboratively with families, education providers and placing authorities
• Supporting staff through regular supervision, coaching and development
• Promoting continuous improvement and preparing the home for successful Ofsted inspections

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

Launching only their second home, the provider has retained the close support and accessibility that can sometimes be lost within larger organisations.

You'll benefit from:

• The opportunity to shape the culture, team and standards from day one
• Direct access to senior leaders who remain actively involved in the service
• Shared leadership and accountability rather than feeling isolated in the role
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Funded qualifications and specialist training, including trauma-informed care, Makaton and learning disability development
• A supportive, values-led culture built around long-term sustainability
• Clear opportunities to progress as the organisation continues to grow
• An Accredited Living Wage Employer committed to investing in its people
• Enhanced annual leave that increases with length of service

About You:

We're looking for an experienced Registered Manager with a genuine passion for delivering outstanding care and creating environments where children can thrive.

You'll have:

• Experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practice
• Experience leading and developing successful residential teams
• Confidence managing quality, compliance and performance
• A therapeutic, child-focused approach to leadership

You'll also bring:

• Calm, reflective and emotionally resilient leadership
• The ability to build positive, trusting relationships with children, families and professionals
• A collaborative leadership style that supports and develops others
• A commitment to creating stable, nurturing environments where children can achieve positive outcomes

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a provider at an exciting stage of growth while still benefiting from the close support that comes with being part of a smaller organisation.

You'll receive:

• Salary up to £70,000
• Performance bonus taking earnings to £85,000 OTE
• The opportunity to establish and lead a brand new home
• Strong senior leadership support and shared accountability
• Excellent funded training and leadership development
• Enhanced annual leave increasing with service
• Career progression as the organisation expands
• A values-led culture focused on supporting and retaining its leaders

How to Apply:

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to build something meaningful with a provider that values sustainable leadership, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact us on 01257 824440 to discuss this opportunity further.