Registered Manager

Sgscare; Selby; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children’s home in Selby, supporting young people with CSE and EBD needs. You will oversee all operations, ensure high-quality, trauma-informed care, and drive toward Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

The role requires strong leadership, compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding excellence, budget and staff development, and a dedication to achieving excellent outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willing to complete within 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and SCCIF.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and retain a stable staff team.
• Experience supporting children who have experienced trauma, neglect and exploitation, including CSE.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and organisational standards.
• Develop and oversee individual care plans addressing education, health and emotional needs.
• Promote a culture of consultation and participation for young people within the home.
• Recruit, develop and retain a motivated and consistent staff team.
• Work collaboratively with parents, social workers and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Manage budgets, occupancy levels and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Trauma-informed care

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Job Title

Registered Manager

Location

Selby

Working Hours

Full-time

Employment Type

Permanent

Salary & Bonus

Up to £55,000 per annum (DOE) + £5,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus

About the Home

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a well-established 4-bed children’s home in Goole supporting young people with CSE and EBD needs.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team while ensuring the home delivers high‑quality, trauma‑informed care within a safe and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for young people and committed to achieving and maintaining “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.

You will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and maintaining the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and team performance.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete within 6 months.
• Strong knowledge of The Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and SCCIF.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and retain a stable staff team.
• Experience supporting children who have experienced trauma, neglect and exploitation, including CSE.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience plus £5,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
• Management Incentive Plan with long‑term career development opportunities.
• Leadership Development Programme through the organisation’s internal Leadership Academy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension scheme and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Referral scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Long Service Awards.
• Discounts on restaurants, holidays and family days out.
• Supportive leadership culture with clear progression pathways.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and organisational standards.
• Develop and oversee individual care plans addressing education, health and emotional needs.
• Promote a culture of consultation and participation for young people within the home.
• Recruit, develop and retain a motivated and consistent staff team.
• Work collaboratively with parents, social workers and external agencies to support positive outcomes.
• Manage budgets, occupancy levels and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for young people.

About the Provider

You will be joining one of the UK’s largest and most established providers of children’s residential care and specialist education services. The organisation delivers high-quality, trauma-informed care for young people aged 8–17 and is part of a wider social care group that invests significantly in leadership development, therapeutic frameworks and staff wellbeing.

Company type: Large national provider

Number of homes: 150+ across the UK

Future plans: Continued growth with new homes and expanded services

Other services: Specialist education, fostering, therapy and health services