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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home | Kirby

Salary: £50,000

Hippo Staffing Solutions are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager / Residential Children’s Home Manager on behlaf of our client to lead a high-quality Children’s Residential Home in Kirby, near Liverpool. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate, committed leader to shape a stable, nurturing home for young people aged 11–16.

As the Registered Manager, you will oversee all aspects of the home’s operation, ensuring full Ofsted compliance, leading the staff team, and delivering exceptional, child-centred residential care. We are seeking someone who can bring strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and a real passion for improving children’s lives.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead the day-to-day operational running of the Children’s Residential Home.

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Ensure the home meets Ofsted standards and fully complies with safeguarding and regulatory requirements.

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Manage, supervise, and develop staff including Deputies, Seniors and Support Workers.

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Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support, and young people’s outcomes.

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Build a nurturing, family-style environment that promotes stability and emotional wellbeing.

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Work collaboratively with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.

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Manage rotas, resources, and the home’s budget effectively to ensure safe staffing levels.

Requirements

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Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children’s Home.

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards).

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Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience working within Ofsted-regulated services.

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Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.

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A passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred residential care.

What’s on Offer

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£50,000 salary

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Supportive leadership and opportunities for development

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The chance to shape a growing, high-quality children’s service

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A stable provider committed to excellent outcomes for young people

If you are a passionate Registered Manager ready to lead a Children’s Residential Home in Kirby, we’d love to hear from you