North West Regional Support Lead, Children's Homes

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice schemes

Electric vehicle scheme

Holiday trading

Reward and recognition scheme

Discount programmes

Job summary

Sgs-Care-Ltd in the North West is seeking a Regional Support Manager to provide high‑level, hands‑on leadership across multiple children’s homes. You will ensure consistent, safe, therapeutic care for young people aged 8–17, with audits, coaching and interim management as needed.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, Ofsted experience and a track record of coaching teams to high standards. Excellent benefits and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce and QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or be prepared to study towards it).
• Extensive leadership experience in children’s residential services, including managing homes or supporting management.
• Experience of safeguarding and Ofsted requirements, with knowledge of trauma‑informed care and therapeutic approaches.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on “parachute” support to Registered Managers when extra capacity, leadership or expertise is needed.
• Carry out audits and coach and mentor teams to embed best practice and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide interim management cover in homes without a Registered Manager.
• Guide staff teams to keep homes safe, nurturing and therapeutic.
• Spot risks early and put clear action plans in place to stabilise and strengthen services.
• Support with home registration in exceptional circumstances (not an initial expectation of the role).

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Therapeutic approaches understanding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management (or prepared to study towards it)

Job description

Sgs-Care-Ltd in the North West is seeking a Regional Support Manager to provide high‑level, hands‑on leadership across multiple children’s homes. You will ensure consistent, safe, therapeutic care for young people aged 8–17, with audits, coaching and interim management as needed.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge, Ofsted experience and a track record of coaching teams to high standards. Excellent benefits and progression opportunities are offered.