| Salary £44,711 - £49,764 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | Chorley |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING…

Are you a passionate and experienced leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people?
Lancashire County Council is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead one of our Children’s Residential Homes, based in Chorley. This is a unique opportunity to shape a nurturing, safe, and empowering environment for young people, while driving excellence in care and leadership.
At Lancashire County Council, we believe that every child deserves more than just a place to stay – they deserve a loving home filled with compassion, understanding, and endless possibilities. If you’re a passionate and dedicated individual with a heart for children’s well-being, we want to welcome you to our growing family!
We are keen to hear from both experienced Assistant Managers and those looking to take that next step where we can support you into your first management position. Are you a residential, youth or social worker wanting to progress your career? Then this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for. We would love to hear from you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…

• Lead the home in line with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015
• Act as the legally Registered Manager under the Care Standards Act 2000
• Ensure the home operates according to its Statement of Purpose, meeting the assessed needs of young people
• Champion safeguarding, care planning, and continuous improvement
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high-performing staff team
• Drive quality assurance and performance management across the servicePromote young people’s rights and ensure their voices are heard

PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE UPLOADED AND ATTACHED YOUR SUPPORTING STATEMENT TO EVIDENCE HOW YOU MEET THE CRITERIA FOR THE ROLE. THE PANEL MAY BE UNABLE TO SHORTLIST YOU FOR INTERVIEW WITHOUT THIS EVIDENCE.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a ‘disclosure’. Further information can be found on the ’Our Recruitment Process’ tab.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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