Dual Registered Manager | Children's Residential

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job-related bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Supportive senior leadership team

Deputy Manager in place at each home

Job summary

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED, based in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is seeking a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two children's homes. The role requires strong leadership, Ofsted experience and a track record in EBD care, with on-site management across two sites.

You will drive care planning, staffing, and regulatory compliance while fostering a safe, therapeutic environment for children and young people. This is a full-time, day-time role with an on-call element.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Registered Children's Home Manager is essential.
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children's Residential Care is mandatory.
• Level 5 Leadership & Management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee two children's residential homes in Chesterfield.
• Lead and develop teams, care and placement planning, and staffing.
• Ensure safeguarding, regulatory compliance and Ofsted standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and liaise with Responsible Individual and Directors.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted knowledge

EBD experience

Team management

Communication skills

UK driving licence

UK work eligibility

Education

Level 3/4 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management

Job description

Dual Registered Manager | Children's Residential

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours: Full-Time | 9am – 5pm | On-call requirement of one week in every three

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager. This is not a step up opportunity.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Dual Registered Manager to oversee two children's residential homes in Chesterfield, supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Chesterfield, Sheffield, Dronfield, Worksop, Mansfield, Sutton-in-Ashfield, Alfreton, Clay Cross, Bolsover, Eckington, Matlock and surrounding areas.

Both homes have a Deputy Manager in place, providing additional leadership and support within each service.

As Dual Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe and effective management of both homes, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and compliance are maintained in line with Ofsted requirements.

You will lead and develop the teams across both homes, oversee care and placement planning, manage staffing and performance, and ensure the homes continue to provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for the children in your care.

You will also be responsible for driving continuous improvement, maintaining regulatory compliance and working closely with the Responsible Individual and Directors.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Registered Children's Home Manager is essential


• This role is not suitable for candidates looking to step up from a Deputy Manager position


• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care is non-negotiable


• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management - desirable


• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's residential care


• Experience managing children and young people with EBD and complex needs


• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills


• Ability to manage and develop teams across two homes


• A full UK driving licence is essential


• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits:

• £55,000 – £65,000 per annum


• Full-Time position


• 9am – 5pm


• On-call approximately 1 week in every 3


• Deputy Manager in place at each home


• Supportive senior leadership team


• Training and development opportunities


• Company pension


• Job-related bonuses