Dual Children's Home Manager

Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Blackpool FY4 & Poulton-le-Fylde
Salary: £78,000 inclusive of bonuses
Homes: 2 x 2-bed EBD homes — 1 all-girls & 1 all-boys
Ofsted Ratings: 1 Outstanding & 1 Good
Occupancy: Both homes at full occupancy

Salary & Benefits

• £57,000 basic salary.
• £10,000 annual occupancy bonus .
• £6,000 Ofsted inspection bonus for achieving an Outstanding rating.
• £5,000 Registration Bonus .
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Funded professional qualifications and ongoing career development.
• Comprehensive training and continuous professional development.
• Pension scheme.
• Mileage allowance.
• Staff referral bonus of up to £1,000 following successful probation.
• Simply Health cashback scheme, including dental, optical and health benefits.
• Free wellbeing and mental health support services.
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation.

What We're Looking For

• Existing Ofsted Registered Manager with strong experience within children’s residential care.
• Experience managing EBD services and supporting children with trauma and complex needs.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and inspire residential care teams across two homes.
• Proven ability to maintain high standards of care and positive Ofsted outcomes.
• Strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted requirements.
• Commitment to trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and external professionals.
• Flexible approach to working across both services, including evenings and weekends where required.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management across two 2-bed EBD children’s homes in Blackpool and Poulton-le-Fylde.
• Oversee both specialist services, including an all-girls home and an all-boys home.
• Lead, supervise and develop high-performing residential care teams.
• Maintain the homes’ strong Ofsted performance, supporting the Outstanding and Good ratings.
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding and risk management processes.
• Ensure both homes operate in full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Promote safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments that support positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Maintain full occupancy while ensuring placements remain appropriate and outcomes-focused.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, education providers and multidisciplinary professionals.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor service performance and maintain high standards of care across both homes.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to wider organisational development.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.