Job Title: Regional Support Manager
Location: Northwest – Preston, Burnley, Manchester and Liverpool
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent
Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Service: Children's Residential Care – Regional Support
Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
Priority Recruitment are excited to present this excellent Regional Support Manager opportunity across the Northwest, covering Preston, Burnley, Manchester and Liverpool.
This is a senior leadership role supporting children's residential services across the region, helping maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance.
We are looking for an experienced and confident children's residential professional who can provide effective leadership, support Registered Managers and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people.
Salary & Benefits:
£60,000 per annum
Permanent full-time position
37.5 hours per week
Regional leadership responsibilities
Opportunity to support and develop multiple residential services
Long-term professional development and career progression opportunitiesCompany and Role:
Providing leadership and operational support across children's residential services
Supporting Registered Managers and residential care teams
Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
Promoting consistency, quality and positive outcomes across services
Supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Contributing to service improvement and staff developmentDay-to-day responsibilities include:
Providing operational guidance and support to Registered Managers
Supporting residential services to maintain high standards of care
Monitoring safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
Supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections and responding to improvement requirements
Reviewing care standards, risk assessments and operational procedures
Supporting staff development, supervision and leadership performance
Identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective action plans
Working collaboratively with senior management and external professionals
Supporting services with operational challenges and maintaining continuity of care
Promoting consistent therapeutic approaches and positive outcomes for young people
Building strong working relationships with local authorities and relevant stakeholdersSuccessful Candidate:
Extensive experience within children's residential care
Previous management or senior leadership experience within residential childcare
Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
Ability to support, motivate and develop Registered Managers and care teams
Strong operational, organisational and problem-solving skills
Confident managing competing priorities across different services
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Flexible approach to working across Preston, Burnley, Manchester and Liverpool
Passionate about maintaining high-quality residential care and improving outcomes for young peopleThis is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced children's residential leader looking to progress into a regional position and make a wider impact across multiple services.
Apply now for more details, we'd love to hear from you!
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