Registered Manager

Pebbles Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential care is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to lead a team in creating a nurturing environment for vulnerable young people. This rewarding role involves overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring a high-quality care experience. With a strong focus on therapeutic parenting, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while enjoying excellent benefits and a supportive team atmosphere. Join a growing organization that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career path.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cashback healthcare plan

Employee referral scheme

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Blue Light Card for discounts

Training in therapeutic restraint

Full induction program

Funding for essential qualifications

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in children's residential care within the last 5 years.
• 1 year experience leading or supervising in a care home environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the home's operation and promote a high-quality environment.
• Create a family environment for young people in line with therapeutic parenting ethos.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Safeguarding Knowledge

IT Skills

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

If you are enthusiastic about creating a home for young people and not just meeting the standards and regulations, but making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Nurture Residential Care (part of the Pebbles Care group) invites you to explore what a rewarding career as a Registered Manager can offer.

It is an exciting time to join our Pebbles family as we experience a period of growth, with further expansion planned throughout 2025. As a new team member, you could contribute to and be part of this while also benefiting from the opportunity to be part of a dynamic and thriving organisation.

Your role and responsibilities as Registered Manager

This role will be best suited to an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys mentoring others and takes a considerate and progressive approach to leadership.

You will be able to create a family environment for young people in line with our therapeutic parenting ethos, which encourages development through a warm and nurturing approach.

With the full support of our experienced senior management team, care professionals, and in-house psychology team, you will oversee all aspects of the home's operation. You will promote the development of a high-quality, stimulating, and educationally rich environment in which children and young people can thrive.

What we offer you

Your starting salary is between £44,982.00 to £50,605.00 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience, qualifications, and training.

• Your work hours are 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility can be considered.
• You will receive a 10 % discretionary bonus per annum.
• 33 days annual leave per annum
• We will fund relevant and essential qualifications.
• Auto-enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance / Death in Service x 2 basic salary
• Cash back health care plan (Medicash), allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts
• An employee referral scheme
• Access to our employee salary sacrifice benefits platform - Enjoy Benefits

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between ages 8 and 18.
• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Our 56 homes across North England and Scotland are of a very high standard. We also have 3 well-established schools for children and young people.
• We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2025 and beyond.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you and nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.
• Pebbles offer excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. We also like to have fun and respect each other.

Additional benefits and rewards

• A full induction, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• Training in +Proactive, therapeutic restraint training.
• Quarterly newsletters
• We will pay to update your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees if they are relevant and essential to your role.

Essential qualities that we look for,

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Two years’ experience, within the past five years, working in children’s residential care,
• One year’s experience within the past five years, leading or supervising employees in a care home environment,
• Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills,
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills,
• A willingness to attain your Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England)
• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people,
• Exceptional knowledge of safer recruitment practices
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages,
• A full, valid UK driver’s license

Desirable qualities that we look for include,

• Qualified or working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England)
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting

Are you ready to join our family?

Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it.

Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to explain the next steps and answer any questions that you may have.

You will be required to complete the relevant disclosure check; Pebbles Care will cover the cost.