Children’s Services Registered Manager

Location: Lancaster

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE + £5,000 Registration Bonus + £5,000 OTE Quality & Commercial Bonus

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Date Posted: 01 July 2026 | Closing Date: 30 July 2026

Reference: SYS-26379

A Note from Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

At Supportive Bridge, we excel at connecting visionary leaders with care providers who are truly transforming lives. We are proud to partner with ROC Northwest to recruit an exceptional Registered Manager for their specialist service in Lancaster. If you are an experienced, passionate manager who thrives on building high-performing teams and delivering outstanding outcomes for young people, we are here to support you through every stage of this premium application process.

Role Overview: Lead, Inspire, and Transform

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people?

As a Registered Manager with ROC Northwest, you won't just run a service—you will shape the culture, build the team, and create a lasting, positive footprint on the lives of vulnerable children. Your ultimate goal will be to steer the home to a minimum rating of "Good" by Ofsted, with "Outstanding" always in your sights.

About the Service & ROC Northwest

For over 20 years, ROC Northwest has provided high-quality residential care for children and young people aged 8 to 18 with complex needs and learning difficulties. Our mission is to provide nurturing, family-style environments where children feel safe, loved, and valued.

This Lancaster service is a 5-bed, mixed-gender home where children receive profound understanding and encouragement. As the manager, you will lead a dedicated team trained to work in a professional, non-judgmental way, helping young people reach their full potential while managing tailored care plans around mental health and learning difficulties.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Building: Partner with the recruitment team to hire the right people, oversee comprehensive inductions, and minimize staff turnover to ensure stable, familiar faces for the children.
Quality of Care: Establish and monitor high-quality care standards in line with regulatory expectations and the home’s Statement of Purpose. Foster systems that actively consult the young people about their care.
Care Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive care plans addressing the educational, social, emotional, therapeutic, and health needs of each resident.
Commercial Management: Effectively manage the home's operational budget, resource allocation, and commercial performance aligned with company expectations.
Safeguarding & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary lead for handling complaints and child protection concerns. Collaborate closely with parents, carers, social workers, and local authorities to promote the welfare of the young people.

Who You Are

We are looking for an ambitious, emotionally intelligent, and highly organized leader.

Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in a role related to the residential care of children, including at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory capacity within the last 5 years.
Qualifications:
- Level 3/4 in Children's Residential Care / Children's Workforce is essential.
- Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred (or you must be willing to enroll within 6 months of starting).
Regulatory Knowledge: Strong working understanding of Ofsted's Quality Standards, childcare legislation, and the SCCIF framework.
Skills: Exceptional team leadership, budget control, and confident spoken and written communication. Experience managing challenging behaviors related to emotional and social difficulties is required.
Licence: A full UK driving licence is essential.

Why Join Us? (Rewards & Benefits)

Lucrative Financial Package: Base salary up to £50,000 + £5,000 welcome bonus (pending successful fit person’s interview) + £5,000 OTE bonus.
Executive Incentives: Participate in a Management Incentive Plan to share in the long-term financial success of the wider CareTech group.
Elite Leadership Training: Access to our in-house Leadership Academy and Management Development Training Programme to refine your behavioral and strategic leadership skills.
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pension scheme, 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, length of service awards, and team rewards (discounted restaurants, family days out).
Upfront Costs Covered: Enhanced DBS check costs are fully paid for by the company.

Your Next Step

This is a remarkable opportunity to take ownership of a vital service and progress your career within one of Europe’s largest care and special needs education providers.