Job Description:

Ready to Take the Next Step into Registered Management?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position and lead the registration of a brand-new solo placement children's home in Prestwich.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established care provider that forms part of a larger organisation operating over 20 care services across the UK. With significant backing, experienced leadership, and long-term growth plans, you'll be joining a provider committed to building high-quality children's services the right way.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus scheme
• Full support through your first Ofsted registration
• Mentoring from experienced children's care professionals, including an ex-Ofsted Inspector
• Opportunity to launch and shape a brand-new service
• Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing organisation

The home is a beautifully presented solo placement service for a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). With the property complete and ready for registration, they're now looking to appoint the right Registered Manager to shape the service from the very beginning.

Why Join?

This isn't just an opportunity to register a new home—it's the chance to launch your Registered Manager career with outstanding support around you.

You'll benefit from:

• Full support throughout the Ofsted registration process
• Guidance from an experienced Responsible Individual
• Ongoing support from an ex-Ofsted Inspector working alongside the leadership team
• The opportunity to build the culture and standards of the home from day one
• Backing from an established organisation with ambitious expansion plans
• Excellent long-term career progression as the children's division continues to grow

Although appointments are being made now, the provider is planning for a 2027 opening, allowing the successful candidate to remain committed to their current employer before beginning this exciting new chapter.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the Ofsted registration of a brand-new solo placement home
• Build a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for the young person in your care
• Recruit, lead, and develop a high-performing staff team
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Develop strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Drive high standards of safeguarding, care planning, and quality assurance
• Embed a child-centred, trauma-informed culture throughout the home
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual and senior leadership team to achieve Outstanding outcomes

About You

We're particularly interested in speaking with ambitious Deputy Managers who feel ready to take the next step.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience as a Deputy Manager or senior leader within a children's residential home
• A genuine desire to progress into Registered Management
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or be working towards it
• A full UK Driving Licence
• A passion for delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people

• The chance to make a genuine, lasting impact from the very beginning

At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's residential care providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Responsible Individual, Deputy Manager, and senior leadership vacancies.