Bluestones Medical Complex Care
Registered Manager
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Ofsted Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home)
£50,000–£70,000 + performance bonuses | Chester | Bluestones Complex Care
The Role at a Glance
Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
- Salary: £50,000–£70,000 (experience dependent) + performance bonuses
- Location: Chester
- Required: Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
- Experience: 2+ years in residential childcare management or supervisory role
- Setting: Complex EBD needs, solo placement and multi-bed residential homes
- Working Pattern: Flexible working pattern with a 40-hour contract
About the Opportunity
Join Bluestones Complex Care as an Ofsted Registered Manager and play a central role in delivering outstanding residential childcare. We are a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.
Benefits
- Salary £50,000–£70,000 (dependent on experience)
- Performance bonuses based on young people’s measurable progression
- £1,000 referral bonus
- Free private healthcare
- Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development to Level 7
- Clear progression pathways: Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager opportunities
- Support from dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams
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Requirements
- Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role
- Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
- Proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the children’s residential home, ensuring safe, nurturing environments
- Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
- Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
- Manage solo placement and multi-bed home settings, adapting to individual young people’s needs
- Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
- Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows
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Our CARE Ethos
- Career & progression: Clear pathways into senior leadership
- Accountability & culture: High standards, zero tolerance for poor practice
- Recognition & relationships: Expertise valued and rewarded
- Excellence & improvement: Trauma-informed, person-centred care
Ready to shape the future of residential childcare and advance your leadership career? Building futures together - yours and theirs.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Care Managerial: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
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