Registered Manager

Sgscare; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£7,500 welcome bonus

Christmas bonus

Real Living Wage employer

Tastecard

Blue Light Card

MyGym discounts

Refer-a-friend scheme

Financial wellbeing service

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Sgscare is recruiting a Registered Manager in Derby (DE22), East Midlands. The role heads a 4-bed children's home for 8–17 year olds with EBD, reporting to the Responsible Individual and MD.

You will lead the team, manage budgets, ensure safeguarding, and coordinate with local authorities and education/health partners. Salary £51,500–£60,000 plus a £7,500 welcome bonus, and 37.5 hours per week with on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Diploma requirements as stated: Level 3 and Level 5 qualifications for leadership in residential childcare.
• Driving licence is a stated requirement for the role.
• Extensive experience in children's residential care management is required.
• Experience in an LD/EBD home is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the home's Statement of Purpose and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Lead, supervise and appraise the team.
• Manage budgets, resources, agency use and occupancy.
• Take responsibility for safeguarding, child protection and complaints.
• Complete monthly Regulation 45 reports and liaise with Ofsted visits.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Safeguarding

Communication

Team supervision

Education

Level 3 Diploma - Children & Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma - Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Full UK driving licence

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.