Registered Manager

SGS Care Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd in Chorley is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutically informed children's residential home focused on safety, stability, and social inclusion. You will oversee operation of a 3-bed home (for 2 children) with hands-on leadership and collaboration with local authorities to ensure good outcomes.

The role requires, and offers, strong Ofsted expertise, safeguarding and leadership capabilities, and a commitment to building a positive, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager with Good/Outstanding inspections.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Budget & resources management

Regulatory compliance

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home

Location: Chorley, PR7

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 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

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 beds registered for 2 Children.

Who we are looking for

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

Who you will be working for

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.

Benefits

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

Ethos

Safety, Stability, and Social Inclusion.

Culture

Family-style, collaborative, hands-on, and child-centred.

Sponsorship is not available.