Registered Children’s Home Manager Gorton, Manchester £46,000 - 48,000 (depending on experience) Full-time / Part-time | Permanent About Alexandra Residential Care Are you ready to lead a brand-new solo provision and make a lasting impact in the lives of young people? Alexandra Residential Care offers a unique opportunity to shape a high-quality service from the ground up in a beautifully refurbished home. We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to help us create a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. About You: • You’re a passionate advocate for vulnerable children, with a strong understanding of their needs and the challenges they face. • You have a deep commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. • You have a proven ability to design, develop, and implement personalised care plans and routines that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes. • You’re meticulously organised ensuring care plans, staff rotas, and home operations are well-planned, compliant, and delivered on time. • You have excellent leadership and relationship management skills, with experience building and maintaining strong teams and external partnerships. • You’re a natural collaborator, able to work closely with social workers, families, schools, and healthcare professionals to support holistic care. • You’re a creative and strategic thinker, confident in problem-solving and driving improvements in service delivery. • You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire your team and advocate effectively for the children in your care. • You thrive in a fast-paced, emotionally rewarding environment, balancing daily priorities while staying focused on long-term impact. • Experience or interest in one of the following areas would be beneficial: autism, learning disabilities, social justice, or trauma-informed care. What will you be doing? • Promote the welfare and safety of children and young people while protecting them from harm. • Ensure full compliance with Ofsted’s Framework for Inspection and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015. • Lead the Ofsted registration process to become the Registered Manager of the home. • Recruit, manage, and supervise a team of passionate and skilled Children’s Support Workers. • Develop a high-quality care framework tailored to the specific needs of children with autism, learning disabilities, or complex health needs. • Ensure the delivery of effective assessments, interventions, and individualized care plans. • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional standards within the home. Essential Requirements: • A minimum of two years of experience working in a children’s home within the last five years. • At least one year in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home. • Experience working with children and young people with moderate to severe learning disabilities, autism, or complex needs. • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a willingness to begin within three months of appointment). What are the Perks • Competitive Salary • Bonus (upon Ofsted registration) • Private medical insurance • Gym membership