Registered Manager

Sgscare; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£5,000 welcome bonus

Up to £10,000 annual bonus

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programme

Discounts on restaurants

Long service awards

Job summary

Sgscare in Newmarket is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children’s home supporting young people aged 12-18 with complex mental health needs. The role requires a proven background in residential childcare and the ability to manage a high-performing staff team while ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

With an attractive salary of up to £65,000 per annum and a welcome bonus of £5,000, this position offers excellent long-term career progression and a collaborative work environment focused on therapeutic outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in residential childcare with 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Understanding of the Mental Health Act is beneficial.
• Experience in working with high-risk behaviours is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing staff team.
• Create and oversee tailored care plans for young people.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and drive positive outcomes for service users.

Skills

Leadership

Experience in residential care

Mental health understanding

Team management

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Newmarket

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE) + £5,000 welcome bonus + up to £10,000 annual bonus
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Young people aged 12–18 with complex mental health needs, including risk of self‑injurious behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care (essential); Level 5 in Leadership & Management (preferred or must enrol within 6 months)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in residential childcare, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

The Home:

Number of beds: 2

Who we are looking for:
Our client is seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist 2‑bed home supporting young people with complex mental health needs.

You will:

• Lead and develop a high‑performing staff team
• Create and oversee tailored care plans covering therapeutic, educational, and emotional needs
• Work closely within a multi‑disciplinary team including clinicians and education staff
• Ensure high standards of care aligned with Ofsted and regulatory frameworks
• Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints, and risk effectively
• Drive positive outcomes and safe transitions for young people

Experience working with mental health, trauma, or high‑risk behaviours is highly desirable. Understanding of the Mental Health Act is beneficial.

Who you will be working for:
Our client is a large, well‑established provider within children’s residential care and specialist education, supporting young people across the UK as part of a wider care group.

Company type/size: Large national provider

Why this home & company:

• Opportunity to lead a specialist mental health provision
• Strong multi‑disciplinary support including on‑site clinical teams
• Clear focus on therapeutic outcomes and long‑term progression for young people
• Backed by an established and structured organisation

Progression:

• Excellent long‑term career opportunities within a large care group
• Leadership pathways and internal progression opportunities

Training / qualifications:

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Ongoing management development via in‑house Leadership Academy
• Continuous professional development opportunities

Benefits:

• £5,000 welcome bonus
• Up to £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus
• Participation in Management Incentive Plan
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Discounts on restaurants and family days out
• Long service awards

Ethos:
A child‑centred and therapeutic approach, focused on delivering meaningful, lasting outcomes for young people with complex needs.

Culture:
Collaborative, supportive, and development‑focused, with an emphasis on empowering leaders and staff to deliver high‑quality care.

Sponsorship is not available.