Clustered Registered Manager

SGS Care Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established, large-scale residential child care provider as a Cluster Registered Manager. This role offers the chance to lead multiple homes, fostering a nurturing environment for young people aged 8 to 18. You will mentor others while implementing a therapeutic approach to care, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. With a commitment to safeguarding and exceptional relationship-building skills, you'll thrive in this progressive organization that values personal development and offers fully funded training opportunities. Embrace this rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Medicash cashback plan

Employee referral scheme (£400 per successful referral)

Monthly recognition awards

Annual Manager Conference

Full induction and therapeutic parenting training

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in children's residential care for at least 2 years.
• Supervisory experience leading a care team for at least 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple homes with a focus on mentoring and safeguarding.
• Ensure high standards of care and compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Relationship Building

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Job Title: Cluster Registered Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £44,100 – £49,613 per annum (Pro Rata, Depending on Experience)
Number of Sleeps Required: None
Pay Per Sleep: N/A
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs aged 8 to 18 with EBD and LD
Qualifications Required:

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner (England), SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare

• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 in Care Services Leadership (Scotland)

Experience in Years Required:

• Minimum of 2 years within the past 5 years in children’s residential care

• Minimum of 1 year within the past 5 years supervising or leading a care team

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Varies – 1 (Solo) to 3-bed homes

• Location: Cluster across North England or Scotland

• Type of YPs: EBD, LD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB

• Ofsted Rating: Varies across homes (High standards consistently maintained)

• Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios for personalised care

Who we are looking for…

An experienced and passionate Registered Manager who thrives on mentoring others and is excited by the opportunity to lead multiple homes. You’ll be a forward-thinking leader with a therapeutic approach, a deep commitment to safeguarding, and exceptional relationship-building skills. This is a fantastic step-up opportunity for a seasoned manager who enjoys variety and is ready for greater responsibility and regional impact.

Who you will be working for…

You’ll be joining a well-established, large-scale residential child care provider with 56 homes across the UK, including Cumbria, Lancashire, Scotland, Yorkshire, and St Helens. The organisation has nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people and continues to expand through acquisitions and innovation. With two schools and a dedicated in-house clinical team, they are leaders in therapeutic residential care.

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity

Cluster Managers have first refusal on any upcoming Registered Manager posts
Clear pathway to roles such as Quality Improvement Manager or Area Manager
Internal L&D programme for leadership development, including lateral progression into clinical, commissioning, or L&D departments

Qualification Opportunity

Fully funded training and qualifications
Team Teach / CALMS intervention refresh
L5 Diploma / SCQF Level 10 Leadership Development

Benefits

£44,100 – £49,613 per annum (pro rata)
10% discretionary bonus per annum
️ 33 days annual leave
Private Medical Insurance
Life Assurance (2x salary)
Medicash cashback plan – Dental, Optical, GP, Counselling, Gym
️ Enjoy Benefits salary sacrifice scheme – Tech, appliances, cars
Blue Light Card
Employee referral scheme (£400 per successful referral)
Full induction and therapeutic parenting training
Monthly recognition awards + Annual Manager Conference

Ethos

Rooted in therapeutic parenting and PACE, the care model prioritises nurture and hope. Homes are structured like families, and leadership is considerate, collaborative, accountable, and progressive.

Culture

A team that views itself as a family
Highly supportive structure including QA Managers and Area Managers
Values-driven and mission-led, committed to seeing every child thrive
Young people stay on average 2 years, highlighting stability and strong attachment

Sponsorship is not available
Applicants with only CQC experience and no prior experience in Ofsted-registered children’s homes will not be considered
Full UK Driving Licence required

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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