Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Homes (Congleton)

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum

Here at Hamptons, we are delighted to be working in partnership with a supportive and well-organised children’s residential care provider who are seeking an experienced Dual Registered Manager to oversee two well-established 2-bed EBD homes based in Congleton.

Both services are fully staffed, rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, and operating with strong structures already in place. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager looking to step into a dual role, or someone already operating at that level, without the pressures of turnaround or instability.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to provide strategic leadership and maintain high standards across two settled services supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

The Role: Dual Registered Manager

• Provide overall leadership and management across two children’s residential homes

• Ensure both services remain fully compliant with relevant legislation and Ofsted / National Minimum Standards

• Maintain and further develop services already rated Good by Ofsted

• Deliver a high-quality, consistent service aligned with organisational values

• Provide strategic oversight and support to established staff teams

• Promote a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people and staff

• Drive continuous improvement while maintaining service stability

• Build strong relationships with external professionals and stakeholders

About You

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care

• Experience working with young people with EBD

• Ideally experience managing multiple services or readiness to step into a dual role

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete)

• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted frameworks

• Positive Ofsted inspection history as a Registered Manager

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £70,000 per annum

• Opportunity to manage two settled, well-performing services

• Supportive senior leadership and strong organisational structures

• Fully staffed homes with experienced, stable teams

• No requirement for service turnaround

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established children’s residential care provider offering high-quality care to young people with emotional and behavioural needs. Their services are child-centred, structured, and focused on providing stability, consistency, and positive outcomes. With strong leadership support and well-run homes, they provide an excellent environment for managers to thrive.

Recruitment Timeline

Applications are encouraged as early as possible.

To apply, please send your CV or for a confidential discussion contact
Alex
alex@hamptonsresourcing.com | 01926 356549

Hamptons is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be supported throughout the recruitment process