Registered Manager

Sgscare; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

Sgscare in Chorley is seeking a Registered Manager for a children’s residential home focused on therapeutic care. The role involves leading a small team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager and relevant qualifications. You will contribute to a culture of safety, stability, and social inclusion while managing operational resources effectively.

The position offers an attractive salary of £55,000 – £65,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Achieved 'Good' or 'Outstanding' inspection outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Ofsted‑regulated children’s home.
• Recruit and onboard residential staff.
• Manage training compliance and performance.
• Review referrals and assess placement suitability.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Regulatory Compliance

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Chorley

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 per annum with bonus

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Service: Children’s Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people who have experienced severe trauma and adversity

Qualifications

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People), Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services (or equivalent)

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager, including achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ inspection outcomes

About the Home

Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutically informed children’s residential home focused on rebuilding young lives through safety, stability, and social inclusion. This is an opportunity to join a growing provider where leadership is hands‑on, collaborative, and genuinely influential.

Number of beds: 3–4 beds

Responsibilities

We are looking for a strong, visible, and inspirational leader who is passionate about achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. You will have proven experience leading an Ofsted‑regulated children’s home, with a strong understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, safeguarding, and team leadership.

You will be confident in:

• Recruiting and onboarding residential staff
• Leading, supervising, and developing care teams
• Managing training compliance and performance
• Reviewing referrals and assessing placement suitability
• Working closely with local authorities and external professionals
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and Ofsted readiness
• Managing budgets and operational resources effectively
• Creating a culture of unconditional positive regard alongside clear boundaries and expectations

About the Employer

Our client is a privately owned children’s residential care provider with a hands‑on leadership team and a strong therapeutic focus.

Company type/size: Small, privately owned provider

Future plans: A growing provider with ambitions to build a high‑quality residential care service known for therapeutic excellence.

Why this home & company: This is an opportunity to join a provider where your voice matters. You will work closely with senior leadership, contribute to strategic decisions, and help shape the future direction of the service.

The organisation invests in high‑quality homes, therapeutic partnerships, and a supportive leadership culture where collaboration and recognition are genuinely valued.

Training / qualifications: Therapeutic support delivered through a specialist psychology provider.

Sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking

Ethos & Culture

Ethos: Safety, Stability, and Social Inclusion.

Culture: Family‑style, collaborative, hands‑on, and child‑centred.