Registered Manager

Sgscare; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,511 - 65,718; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Cycle to work scheme

Free or subsidised travel

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Referral programme

Performance-related bonus opportunities

Job summary

Sgscare in Leeds is seeking a committed Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children's home. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, driving staff development, and providing operational leadership to maintain high standards of care.

The ideal candidate will have management experience in a children's home and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare. The position offers a competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home.
• Strong practice leadership and compliance understanding.
• Ability to develop staff and maintain high care standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and safety regulations.
• Lead staff recruitment, supervision, and development.
• Manage incidents and safeguarding concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Safeguarding

Staff Development

Operational Oversight

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Leeds (LS12).

Salary: £58,561.55 – £65,718.02 per year.

Basic salary £40,211.60 – £41,812.02 + occupancy bonus up to £15,543.60 + appraisal bonus up to £8,362.40 + mileage & subsistence allowance

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full‑time.

Employment Type: Permanent.

Service: Therapeutic Children’s Home.

Service Users: Children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards Level 5.

Experience Required: Previous management experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home, including leadership, compliance, safeguarding, staff development, and operational oversight.

The Home

Number of beds: 3‑bed home.

Ofsted rating: Established service.

Who we are looking for

Our client is seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead an established therapeutic children’s home in Leeds.

This is a significant leadership role requiring someone who understands that managing a children’s home is more than an operational post. The successful candidate will provide strong practice leadership, drive compliance, develop staff, and ensure consistently high standards of care for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Full operational leadership of the home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding legislation, health & safety, COSHH, fire safety, and equality legislation
• Leading recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisals, and development of the staff team
• Overseeing Regulation 44, Regulation 45, internal audits, and action planning
• Managing incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints, missing episodes, medication, restraint records, and risk management
• Maintaining excellent relationships with families, professionals, placing authorities, and the wider community
• Driving therapeutic, child‑centred practice across the home
• Participating in wider leadership and organisational development

Who you will be working for

Company type/size: Established children’s residential care provider.

Future plans: Growing organisation with ongoing development, where this leadership role will evolve as the organisation expands.

Why this home & company

This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established therapeutic home with strong organisational backing, while also contributing to wider service growth and development.

The role offers autonomy, leadership influence, and the opportunity to shape outcomes for children alongside a committed wider leadership team.

Progression

As the organisation continues to expand, this role is expected to develop further, with additional leadership opportunities and continued professional growth.

Training / qualifications

Appropriate ongoing leadership training and professional development will be actively supported.

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On‑site parking
• Referral programme
• Mileage & subsistence allowance
• Performance‑related bonus opportunities

Ethos

A therapeutic, child-centred approach focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Culture

A leadership-focused environment where commitment, accountability, and long‑term practice excellence are highly valued.

Sponsorship is not available.