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Registered Childrens Home Manager

Posted February 16, 2026
Permanent - Full Time £47,000 - £55,000 / year

Job Overview

Registered Children's Home Manager
 
Location:
Preston
Salary: Up to £55,000 (DOE) + Bonus up to £8,500
Hours: full time, Monday to Friday (permanent contract)

Are you a passionate leader with a heart for children’s care? Do you want to work for a company that genuinely transforms young lives?

We’re looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager to join our dedicated team and lead one of our nurturing, high-quality EBD homes. 

Our Nelson home is a solo service, offering a smaller, safe and nurturing place for 6 to 18-year-olds with complex behavioural, emotional, and social needs.

What We Are Looking For

At Esland, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive environment to grow and thrive — and we’re committed to making that happen.

As such, we seek dedicated passionate individuals who take pride and responsibility in their work.  

For this role, we need someone who has:  

  • Level 3 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential)
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (highly desirable)
  • A minimum 2 years in a position relevant to residential care of children (essential)
  • A minimum of 12 months experience in a managerial/senior/team leader/supervisory role within care
  • In depth knowledge of relevant legislation, best practice and regulatory expectations, such as Ofsted regulations (essential)

Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference.

The role must adhere to Regulation 28 of The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.  

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