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Posted 16 August, 2026

Residential Registered Manager

Bay View Child Care Ltd
Lancaster, England, United Kingdom Full Time
Reference: 8a2934f1-3a81-46b7-b7b9-866b4182b301

Join Our Team as a Residential Registered Manager!

Location: Slyne, Lancaster

Salary: £50,000 per annum (with potential to earn up to £55,000 through bonuses)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Specific Hours: 40 hours per week

Are You Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re an experienced and ambitious leader looking to elevate your career in residential care, we want to hear from you! 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 your chance to join a provider renowned for delivering high-quality care, where you’ll be empowered to lead with confidence, develop your team, and truly impact children’s lives.

Why Join Bay View Childcare?

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

  • Strong Leadership: Benefit from experienced leaders who are committed to excellent care.
  • Robust Support Network: Access to a dedicated recruitment team, HR support, quality assurance, and safeguarding specialists.
  • Proven Excellence: Our homes consistently achieve Good and Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
  • Hands-On Leadership: Receive practical support from a knowledgeable senior team.
  • Professional Networking: Collaborate with a wider community of managers and professionals.
  • Opportunities to Influence: Participate in diversity and inclusion forums to make your voice heard.
  • Continuous Development: Access training and peer support to foster your professional growth.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will:

  • Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for children.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations and lead staff practice.
  • Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement.
  • Provide confident leadership, ensuring care is child-centered and responsive to individual needs.
  • Support and develop your team through supervision and mentoring.

What We Offer

In addition to a fulfilling career, we provide:

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

Requirements for the Role

To thrive in this role, you should have:

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

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

If you’re excited to 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.

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