Ofsted Registered Manager in Bolton - Osa Healthcare Recruitment

Location: Bolton, Greater Manchester

Salary: £45,000 per annum + bonus upon successful registration

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a family-run residential care provider based in Bolton, Greater Manchester. They specialise in supporting children aged 8–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) in a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment.

They are now seeking a passionate Children’s Home Registered Manager to take the lead in running their first Ofsted-registered home and to help realise their vision of providing outstanding care that transforms lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, with full support from an experienced Responsible Individual and a leadership team committed to long-term growth.

As the Registered Manager, you will hold full accountability for the day-to-day running of the home. You will ensure that all care provided complies with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

This role requires a motivated and resilient leader who can balance compliance, safeguarding, and care excellence with genuine compassion and commitment to the children supported.

• Lead the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and organisational policies.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and welfare of all children.
• Manage, supervise, and inspire a team of residential childcare workers.
• Develop and maintain high-quality care plans, behaviour support strategies, and risk assessments.
• Create a homely, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
• Build strong relationships with social workers, schools, health professionals, and families.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections to achieve “Good” or “Outstanding” outcomes.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of staff.
• Manage budgets, resources, and reporting to the Responsible Individual.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete within 2 years).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior role within a children’s residential setting.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Experience supporting children with EBD or similar complex needs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Our client believes great care starts with great people — and they’re passionate about helping both their children and their staff grow.

You’ll be joining at an exciting time as they open their first home for two children, with plans to open a second, larger home (for three children) just five minutes away within the next year. This means genuine career progression opportunities — from managing one home to taking on a multi-home or senior management role as the organisation expands.

They’re committed to creating a positive, family-oriented culture where every team member feels valued, supported, and heard.

• Competitive salary (£45,000) + registration success bonus.
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing professional development and funded training.
• Supportive Responsible Individual and hands-on leadership team.
• Free parking, company events, and employee mentoring.