Regional Manager - Children’s Residential Services

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Liquid Personnel is looking for an experienced and driven Regional Manager to oversee a group of high-quality Children’s Homes of its client in the Preston area.&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior leader with a Good to Outstanding Ofsted track record who is ready to take on a new challenge and help shape the future of residential childcare in the region.</span></span></p> <h3 style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">About the Organisation:</span></h3> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Our client is a leading provider of therapeutic residential care for children and young people with complex needs. Their homes are nurturing, safe, and child-centred, with a strong focus on emotional wellbeing, education, and long-term outcomes. They are committed to giving every child the opportunity to thrive in a stable and supportive environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">In this role, you will be responsible for recruiting new foster parents and managing their licensing, re-licensing, and training. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will coordinate relationships with counties and referral sources, meet bi-weekly with children and foster parents, and oversee daily operations of the regional program. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">You will design and implement a recruitment plan to support program growth and ensure all state requirements are met in foster homes. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Additionally, you will handle grievances, maintain knowledge of program and clinical processes, and participate in internal and external committees to address Social Policy regarding foster care and children aging out. </span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Other duties may be assigned by the State Director, Treatment Foster Care.</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Benefits:</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 per annum</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle and priorities</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Generous holiday allowance with opportunities to increase over time</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Ongoing investment in your professional development and leadership training</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Flexible working options and support through key life moments</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A collaborative, values-driven culture with a focus on quality and outcomes</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">To be successful in this role you must have,&nbsp;</span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Proven experience as a&nbsp;Regional Manager,&nbsp;Responsible Individual, or&nbsp;Senior Registered Manager&nbsp;within children’s residential care</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A strong track record of&nbsp;Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, compliance, and regulatory frameworks</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">A strategic mindset with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multiple teams</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel across the region</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">BH - 192159</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">GH - 32200</span></p>