Madiba
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Manchester (M38) £55,000–£65,000 + £5,000 Welcome Bonus
At Madiba, we’re passionate about doing children’s residential care the right way. We’re a fast-growing, values-led provider of complex care across the North of England — and we’re on the lookout for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand new children's home, based in Manchester, M38.
About the Role
This isn’t just about managing a service. It’s about:
- Building a culture
- Developing people
- Creating a home where children feel safe, supported, and genuinely cared for
If you’re ambitious, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Leading, motivating, and developing a brilliant team of Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
- Creating strong rotations, overseeing inductions, training, and performance (fairly and consistently)
- Ensuring care plans, risk assessments, and safeguarding records are always up to standard
- Managing budgets, staffing levels, and the smooth running of the home
- Collaborating closely with senior leaders to achieve and maintain Good or Outstanding OFSTED outcomes
- Most importantly — creating a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where young people can truly thrive
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Requirements
You’ll likely already have:
- Experience supervising staff in a children’s residential setting
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a Children’s Residential Home
- Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities and challenging behaviours
- Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare — or a willingness to complete it within 2 years (we’ll fund it!)
- A full UK driving licence
- A calm, resilient, and consistent approach grounded in trauma-informed care
- Flexibility to support the rota when needed (teamwork matters here)
Benefits
We care for our people just as much as the children we support:
- £5,000 welcome bonus (£2k on start, £3k after probation)
- Fully funded Level 5 Diploma
- Flexible working options
- OFSTED bonus payments
- 28 days holiday + enhanced bank holiday pay
- Enhanced overtime rates
- Healthcare cash scheme & health insurance package
- Company pension & free parking
- Casual dress code (because comfort matters)
- Meals on shift + access to our discretionary food bank
- Monthly recognition awards & long-service awards
- Ongoing training, CPD, and rapid career progression
- Company events and a genuinely supportive, values-driven culture
- Refer a friend bonus: £150 upfront + £350 after probation
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Additional Information
- Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time
- All offers are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check
If you’re ready to lead with compassion, build something meaningful, and be part of a growing organisation that values you — this could be your next step. Interested? Drop us a message or apply today.
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