Registered Manager

SGS Care; England; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider in the UK seeks an experienced Registered Manager for a new 3-bedded home in Bicester. The role involves managing all aspects of the children's home, working closely with the leadership team to provide high-quality care to young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Candidates should possess a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and be a confident leader with supervisory experience. This position offers a salary of £49,159 and various attractive benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Medicash for dental and optical treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to internal health & wellbeing team

Shopping and cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years recent experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children’s Home.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted standards.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a brand-new 3-bedded home for children.
• Work with leadership to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.
• Recruit and develop a strong team.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Knowledge of Children's Home Regulations

Ofsted Frameworks

Full UK Driving Licence

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager Children’s Residential Home

Location: Bicester Oxfordshire (OX26)

Provision: 3‑bedded Children’s Residential Home (Ages 7–17 Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties EBD)

Salary: £49,159 per annum plus welcome bonus up to £10,000

Hours: 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3‑bedded home in Bicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in building services from the ground up, from recruiting and developing a strong team to ensuring the home provides high‑quality care in line with Ofsted standards.

You will work closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

What We’re Looking For

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• At least 2 years recent experience in a supervisory/managerial role within a Registered Children’s Home
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations & Ofsted frameworks
• Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop staff teams
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Home

Beds: 2

Location: Bicester Oxfordshire

Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Ofsted Rating: Good

Why Join This Organisation

You’ll be part of a well‑established charity‑owned provider recognised as one of Ofsted’s top 10 providers nationally. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding they are dedicated to providing young people with safe nurturing and stable homes.

Career Growth: Be at the forefront of setting up a new home with clear progression routes

Professional Development: Ongoing training and qualification support

Attractive Benefits Package

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Medicash – Claim back dental, optical & specialist treatment costs
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with free counselling sessions
• Access to internal health & wellbeing team
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays & Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Important Information

Sponsorship is not available

Applicants with only CQC experience (no Ofsted Registered Children’s Home experience) will not be considered.

All offers are subject to enhanced DBS right to work checks and satisfactory references (DBS paid for by employer).

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, apply today.

For a confidential chat email us at [email address].

Apply now and be part of something incredible.

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