Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location: Warrington (WA1 & WA2)

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary Potential: Up to £75,000 pa OTE (£55,000 starting + attractive bonus scheme)

Purpose of the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee two Ofsted-regulated children’s homes located just three miles apart in Warrington. This is an opportunity to join from the very beginning of the registration process - with one home ready now, and the second due to open later this year. You’ll play a key role in shaping high‑quality, therapeutic, trauma‑informed care environments from day one.

Earning Potential

* Up to £75,000 - £55,000 starting salary rising to £60,000 once the second home opens.

Bonuses

* Outstanding Ofsted rating: £3,000 per home (up to £6,000 total)

* Good Ofsted rating: £1,500 per home

* Placement retention bonus: Up to £9,000

* Joining bonus: £1,000 after 3 months

* Registration bonus: £1,000 following successful Ofsted registration

The Homes

* Home 1 - WA2

* Solo provision (1 child)

* Fully registration-ready

* Immediate start - manager required for application submission

* Home 2 - WA1

* 2-bed children’s home

* Planning approved

* Registration-ready in July

* Operates as part of a dual registration model

Who We’re Looking For

We are seeking a passionate, knowledgeable leader who brings:

* Previous Ofsted registration experience within the last 2 years.

* Level 5 qualification (or working towards)

* Strong safeguarding, regulatory and compliance expertise.

* Confidence navigating registrations and inspections.

* A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed practice.

What You’ll Receive

* Our client provides a genuinely supportive, well‑structured environment, offering:

* Strong senior leadership support.

* Dedicated HR, recruitment & compliance functions.

* Two small, manageable homes.

* Freedom to shape services from their inception.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Registered Manager ready to take on a dual-home leadership role with outstanding support and development opportunities, our client would love to hear from you, apply now