Residential Registered Manager

Join Our Team as a Residential Registered Manager!

Location: Slyne, Lancaster
Salary: £50,000 per annum (with potential earnings up to £55,000 through bonuses)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced and ambitious leader ready to elevate your career in residential care? If so, we want to hear from you!

About Us
Bay View Childcare, part of the Polaris Community, is seeking a child-focused Registered Manager for our established children’s home in Slyne, Lancaster. Our home provides care for four children aged 8-18 who face social, emotional, and behavioral challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a provider renowned for delivering high-quality care. Here, you will be empowered to lead with confidence, develop your team, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children.

Why Join Bay View Childcare?

At Bay View Childcare, you’ll be part of a supportive organization with:

• A Strong Community: Benefit from specialist central support services, including:
  • Designated recruitment team
  • HR and employee relations support
  • Quality assurance and compliance teams
  • Learning and development programs
  • Safeguarding specialists
  • Health and safety teams
• A Proven Track Record: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings, providing a stable environment for senior leaders.
• Strong Operational Structure: Well-established systems and processes support the day-to-day running of the home, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality care.
• Hands-On Leadership: Receive practical support from an experienced leadership team, including the Responsible Individual and Operations Director.
• Experienced Mentorship: Our senior team includes former Registered Managers who understand the demands of the role.
• A Professional Network: Collaborate with a broader community of managers and professionals to share best practices.
• Opportunities to Influence: Participate in diversity and inclusion forums, giving you a voice beyond your home.
• Continuous Development: Access training and peer support to continue your professional growth.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children in the home.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and lead staff practice.
• Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure care is child-centered and responsive to individual needs.
• Support and develop your team through supervision and training.

What We Offer

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide:

• Bonus Opportunities:
  • £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an Outstanding inspection outcome.
  • £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package
  • Company pension scheme
  • Regular professional supervision
  • Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
  • Wellbeing programs through our Exchange Provision
  • Comprehensive induction and training program
  • Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
  • Genuine career progression opportunities
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team

Requirements for the Role

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• A Leadership and Management qualification (or willingness to work towards one) along with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
• Strong knowledge of childcare and safeguarding, including relevant legislation and regulations.
• Experience in managing staff teams with excellent communication skills.
• A genuine passion for children’s homes and a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children.

If you are ready to lead with purpose and help shape brighter futures for children, apply today and take the next step in your career with Bay View Childcare!

Bay View Childcare is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.