Registered Manager

Sgs-Care-Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Christmas bonus

Real Living Wage

Tastecard

Blue Light Card

MyGym discounts

Refer-a-friend

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Registered Manager will run a warm, safe and supportive 4-bed children's home in Derby, leading the team and ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards. You will manage budgets, supervise staff, oversee safeguarding, complete Regulation 45 reports, and coordinate with local authorities, schools and health services; travel within the UK may be required.

The role requires Level 3 Diploma for CYPW and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma for CYPW or equivalent is required.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to undertake) is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the home's Statement of Purpose and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead, supervise and appraise the team.
• Manage budgets, resources, agency use and occupancy.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding, child protection and complaints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Derby (DE22), East Midlands

Salary: £51,500 – £60,000 per annum (depending on skills, qualifications and experience), plus a £7,500 welcome bonus

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, with participation in the on‑call system

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: Young people aged 8–17 years with EBD

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to undertake this as part of the role). Full UK driving licence.

Experience Required: Extensive experience in children's residential care management. Experience in an LD/EBD home is desirable.

The Home: Number of beds: 4

Who we are looking for:

Our client is looking for a Registered Manager to run a warm, safe and supportive 4‑bed home. The aim is for young people to achieve positive outcomes that are authentic to them. Reporting to the Responsible Individual and Managing Director, you will:

• deliver the home's Statement of Purpose and ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• lead, supervise and appraise the team
• manage budgets, resources, agency use and occupancy
• take responsibility for safeguarding, child protection concerns and complaints

You will also complete monthly Regulation 45 reports, respond to Regulation 44 visits and lead the home through Ofsted inspections. You will work alongside therapeutic colleagues so that care and therapy are properly integrated. You will liaise closely with local authorities, schools, health and other professionals. The role may involve occasional travel within the UK.

You will bring a strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. You will also need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, and a real commitment to a nurturing, empowering environment.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: One of the UK's most innovative providers of residential care and education for young people

Other services: Education

Why this home & company:

Progression: Ongoing training and professional development, with high-quality CPD opportunities

Training / qualifications: Comprehensive induction, including face‑to‑face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period. There is face‑to‑face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues, and the Level 5 can be completed as part of the role.

Benefits: £7,500 welcome bonus, competitive pay, Christmas bonus, Real Living Wage employer, Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts, generous refer‑a‑friend scheme, financial wellbeing service, life assurance and a free, confidential employee assistance programme

Ethos: Helping young people believe in themselves, celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them. The organisation's values are inspiring, compassionate, collaborative and dependable.

Culture: Supportive management and senior leaders, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and a genuine "we're in this together" approach

Sponsorship is not available.