Children's Home Registered Manager (Dual Site)

ZipRecruiter; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to oversee two EBD children's homes in Barnsley. The role involves leading a supportive team, ensuring high standards of care, and maintaining a safe environment for children. You'll be responsible for referrals, placements, and care plans while fostering a culture of excellence within your team. If you're committed to making a difference and have the necessary experience, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

£3,000 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating

Occupancy bonus £100/month

On-call payments £25 weekdays, £35 weekends

Petrol allowance for using your own car

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing or leading in a residential childcare setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home with confidence and clear direction.
• Deliver outstanding care in line with Ofsted standards.
• Guide and support your team, developing talent.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional Resilience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description

£47.4k basic to £57k (inc bonuses)

We're looking for a dynamic and passionate Registered Manager to lead two EBD children's homes in Barnsley. If you thrive on making a real difference and love building strong, supportive teams, this is your next move.

What You'll Do

1. Lead the home with confidence, compassion, and clear direction
2. Deliver outstanding care in line with Ofsted standards and legal frameworks
3. Build a warm, stable environment where people can feel safe and thrive
4. Guide, inspire, and support your team, developing talent and driving high standards
5. Take charge of referrals, placements, and care plans
6. Maintain excellent records, reports, and communication across all areas
7. Ensure safeguarding is always the top priority
8. Be a calm, solution-focused presence during on-call shifts (rotated with other managers)

What You Bring

• A real passion for improving people's lives
• Previous experience managing or leading in a residential childcare setting
• A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or be working toward it)
• Strong communication skills and emotional resilience
• A UK driving licence and flexibility to support the home when needed

Perks and Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• £3,000 bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted rating
• Occupancy bonus £100/month
• On-call payments £25 weekdays, £35 weekends
• Petrol allowance for using your own car
• Company pension scheme

If you're ready to take ownership, shape a high-performing team, and create a place people can truly call home, we want to hear from you.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WOLF HEALTHCARE IS ACTING AS AN AGENCY FOR THIS FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION IN BARNSLEY.