Registered Manager

Sgscare; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Established home environment

Support from senior leadership

Job summary

A leading children's home provider in Middlewich is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a well-established home. The role involves managing high-risk placements, leading a stable team, and maintaining outstanding care standards. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar management role and is confident in handling complex behaviours and risks. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 plus a £10,000 bonus, along with opportunities for progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar managerial role.
• Strong understanding of care standards and risk management.
• Capability in leading a team through high-risk placements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-term and high-risk placements.
• Manage staff reduction plans based on risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and care standards.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Safeguarding knowledge

Experience with complex behaviours

Education

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Children’s Residential role with management duties

Job description

Job Title

Registered Manager

Location

Middlewich

Salary

Up to £55,000 + £10,000 bonus

Working Hours / Shift Pattern

Full‑time

Employment Type

Permanent

Service

Children's Home

Service Users

Young people with complex needs including CCE, high‑risk behaviours, self‑harm, and missing episodes, EBD, Mild LD

Experience Required

Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Children’s Residential role that has management duties (or strong Deputy ready to step up, salary adjusted accordingly)

The Home

This is a well‑established and high‑performing home currently graded Outstanding in all areas. The service is stable, with strong staffing structures and clear care planning in place.

Number of Beds

2‑bed home

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Who we are looking for

Our client is seeking Registered Manager to take over a settled home with a strong foundation. You will be confident managing risk, experienced with complex behaviours, and capable of leading a team through both stable and high‑risk placements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a long‑term placement transitioning towards semi‑independence
• Oversee a high‑risk placement requiring structured support, including DOLS, 2:1 staffing, and waking nights
• Oversee ongoing staff reduction plans based on risk management and progress

Leadership and Safeguarding

Strong leadership, safeguarding knowledge, and the ability to maintain Outstanding standards are essential.

Who you will be working for

Our client is an established provider with a track record of delivering high‑quality care and achieving strong Ofsted outcomes.

Company type/size

Established provider with 6+ Homes

Why this home & company

This is a rare opportunity to step into an Outstanding home with a stable team and clear care direction already in place. The environment is structured, well‑managed, and supported, allowing you to focus on leadership and outcomes rather than firefighting.

Progression

Opportunities to progress within the wider organisation as the company continues to grow.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £55,000
• £10,000 bonus
• Established, stable home environment
• Supportive senior leadership

Ethos

Child‑centred, outcome-focused, and committed to achieving long‑term positive change.

Culture

Professional, structured, and focused on maintaining high standards of care and compliance.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.