About the Service -Registered Childrens Home Manager Oasis House (Permanent, Full Time)
We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service, maintain high standards of care, and continue developing a positive culture for both young people and staff.
Oasis House is a childrens residential home based in Withington, Manchester, supporting young people aged 1117. The home operates with a strong focus on trauma-informed and therapeutic care, ensuring young people receive safe, consistent and nurturing support.
Our aim is to provide a stable environment where young people can develop emotionally, socially and educationally while preparing for independence. The service operates in line with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, with a clear focus on safeguarding and positive outcomes.
The Role
You will hold legal responsibility for the home and oversee the day-to-day leadership and management of the service, including:

• Leading a positive culture and high standards of care
• Providing strong safeguarding leadership and oversight
• Managing referrals and occupancy, responding quickly to new placement opportunities
• Ensuring the home remains inspection-ready, maintaining compliance and quality systems (Regulation 44/45)
• Overseeing care planning and multi-agency collaboration around each young person
• Leading staff recruitment, training, supervision and performance management
• Maintaining oversight of health and safety, fire safety, records and the home environment
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance with regulatory standards
• Supporting the development of a therapeutic and trauma-informed care approach

What We Need From You (Essential Requirements)

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in a childrens residential setting (or equivalent senior leadership responsibility)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of:
• Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
• Quality Standards 2015
• Safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Experience managing Ofsted inspections and regulatory requirements
• Enhanced DBS
• Full UK driving licence (manual preferred)
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills

What Youll Get

• £55,000 £65,000 salary depending on experience
• Pension scheme
• Sick pay after successful completion of probation
• £5,000 bonus for achieving an Ofsted Outstanding rating
• Supportive senior leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• The opportunity to lead a high-quality therapeutic childrens home

Interview Process

• Two-stage interview process
• Interviews held in person
• Decision typically made within 2 days
• Immediate start available

Apply
Please submit your CV along with a short covering note outlining:

• Your Registered Manager experience (homes managed / types of needs supported)
• Your previous Ofsted inspection outcomes
• Your notice period and availability

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