Dual Registered Manager

Location: Bolton (BL3), Radcliffe (M26) and/or Atherton (M46)
Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per annum
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, with on-call responsibilities when required

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000–£55,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Additional bonus structure linked to inspection ratings and KPIs.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Paid DBS.
• Private medical cover.
• Free meals on shift.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• In-house training and professional development.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• On-call support when required.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Dual Registered Manager to oversee two residential services supporting young people aged 16–25 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, to lead and develop high-quality services operating within CQC and Ofsted regulatory frameworks.

The role will cover two homes, with the likely locations being Bolton (BL3) and Radcliffe (M26), both currently rated Good. Alternatively, the role may cover one of these services alongside our four-bed home in Atherton (M46), which is currently rated Outstanding.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operational performance of both residential services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant CQC and Ofsted regulations, legislation and quality standards.
• Maintain and improve inspection ratings through effective quality assurance, audits and action plans.
• Lead, motivate and develop staff teams, providing effective supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and care plans are maintained to a high standard.
• Promote person-centred, trauma-informed care that supports young people to develop independence and life skills.
• Build effective relationships with families, social workers, commissioners and external professionals.
• Manage staffing, budgets, occupancy and operational KPIs.
• Prepare services for inspections and regulatory visits.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to the wider development of the organisation.
• Provide on-call management support when required.

About You

We are ideally looking for an established Registered Manager, although applications from experienced Deputy Managers ready to step up will also be considered.

You will ideally have:

• Experience within residential care, supporting young people or vulnerable adults.
• A good understanding of EBD, complex needs and challenging behaviour.
• Knowledge of CQC and Ofsted regulatory frameworks and inspection processes.
• Experience leading teams and maintaining high standards of care.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• The ability to manage multiple services and drive performance.
• A relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management, Residential Childcare or Health and Social Care, or equivalent.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.