Registered Manager

Sgscare; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 55,500 - 69,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare cash plan

Pension auto-enrolment

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Blue Light Card

Gym membership / wellbeing support

Free meals during shifts

Annual DBS Update Service reimbursemen

Job summary

Sgscare is recruiting a Registered Manager for a 3-bed specialist therapeutic children's home in Stoke-on-Trent. You will lead the service, safeguard children and drive high-quality therapeutic care planning while ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce, plus leadership qualifications; Level 5 Leadership & Management and Level 4 RM Award are desirable. Strong leadership, communication and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce required – essential.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management and Level 4 Registered Manager Award are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 3-bed specialist therapeutic children’s home, ensuring excellent outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee safeguarding, therapeutic care planning and staff development.
• Support staff onboarding, performance management and training.
• Liaise with Ofsted and prepare formal reports and management information.
• Maintain high standards of record-keeping and organisational effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership & People Management

Communication skills

Organisational & record-keeping

Therapeutic practice knowledge

Ofsted familiarity

Driving licence

Microsoft Office

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Level 4 Registered Manager Award

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (ST9)

Salary: £55,500 - £69,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with additional hours as required to meet the needs of the service and the young people.

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time

Service: Children's Residential Home

Service Users: Children and young people requiring Specialist Therapeutic Care

Qualifications Required

• Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent) - Essential
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, Level 4 Registered Manager Award (or equivalent) - Desirable

Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience working with children and young people within a residential childcare setting
• Minimum 2 years' experience at senior or management level
• Experience leading residential childcare teams
• Experience of Ofsted inspections
• Experience attending professional meetings and preparing formal reports
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Experience within a therapeutic setting is desirable

The Home

This is a 3-bed Specialist Therapeutic Children's Home supporting children and young people through high-quality therapeutic care. The Registered Manager will have overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the home, ensuring excellent outcomes for young people, regulatory compliance, safeguarding, therapeutic care planning, operational performance and staff development.

Number of beds:

3

Who we are looking for

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager who is committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

You will be a confident leader with experience managing residential childcare services, supporting staff development and maintaining high-quality standards. You will possess excellent communication skills, resilience and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families and professionals.

You should also have:

• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping abilities
• A sound understanding of attachment, trauma and therapeutic practice
• Up-to-date knowledge of children's residential legislation
• Experience working with Ofsted
• Ability to participate in the out-of-hours On-Call Manager rota
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Confidence using Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word and Excel

Who you will be working for

Our client is an established independent social care provider specialising in therapeutic residential childcare and supported accommodation. Since 2007 they have been committed to transforming the lives of looked-after children through high-quality, child-centred care.

Company type/size

Large independent specialist children's care provider.

Number of homes

17 homes.

Other services

• Specialist Therapeutic Care
• Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Supported Accommodation

Why this home & company

This is an opportunity to lead a well-established therapeutic home within an organisation where 100% of its children's residential homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. The organisation places a strong emphasis on therapeutic practice, safeguarding, quality care and positive outcomes for every child.

Progression

Our client actively supports career development with opportunities to progress within the organisation and funded professional qualifications, including fast-tracked Level 5 Leadership & Management training.

Training / qualifications

• Funded Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification
• Fast-tracked Level 5 programme
• Ongoing professional development
• On-the-job learning

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Additional sleep-in payments
• Pension auto-enrolment
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)
• High street and online retailer discounts
• Blue Light Card
• Employee discounts
• Wellness programme
• Gym membership / wellbeing support
• Casual dress
• Referral bonus scheme
• DBS paid for
• Annual DBS Update Service reimbursement
• Social Care Wales registration reimbursement (where applicable)
• 6.6 weeks annual leave
• Additional annual leave through long service awards (up to one extra week after 5 years)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Free meals during shifts
• Staff celebration events
• Bereavement leave
• Recognition awards
• Employee App
• Career progression opportunities

Ethos

Our client is committed to delivering outstanding therapeutic care in safe, nurturing environments where children and young people can thrive. They place safeguarding, inclusion, compassion and positive relationships at the heart of everything they do.

Culture

Our client promotes a supportive, inclusive and collaborative culture where employees are valued, recognised and encouraged to develop professionally. They believe that outstanding care begins with investing in their people and fostering a workplace built on integrity, respect and teamwork.

Sponsorship is not available.