Registered Manager

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sleep-in payments £75 per sleep‑in

Healthcare plan

On-site parking

Profit share scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee recognition programme

Job summary

Sgs-Care-Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a 4-bed children’s residential home in Sunderland. The role demands strong leadership, safeguarding, and population-specific care for children and young people.

You will oversee a 40-hour week Monday–Friday, with flexibility for weekends and sleepovers, and you must have relevant Level 3/4 qualifications and a Level 5 Diploma, or be working towards it. Salary ranges up to £57,712.50 with additional sleep‑in payments.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare (essential).
• Level 5 Diploma Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards).
• Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 4-bed children's home in Sunderland and manage care delivery.
• Ensure high-quality care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Rigorous leadership, organisation and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Organisation

Communication

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Emotional intelligence

Education

Level 3/4 Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma Leadership & Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Sunderland

Salary: £48,600 – £57,712.50 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm. Flexibility is required to work weekends, bank holidays and sleepovers when needed.

Employment Type: Permanent

Sleep‑ins: Sleep‑ins may be required and are paid at £75 per sleep‑in.

Service: Children's Residential Home

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

Qualifications Required:

• Level 3 or Level 4 in Residential Childcare (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards)

Experience Required:

• Previous experience working with children and young people within a residential children's home.
• Strong leadership, organisational and administrative skills.

The Home:

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed children's residential home in Sunderland. The home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment for children and young people, focusing on achieving positive outcomes through high-quality care and strong partnership working.

Number of beds:

4-bed children's home.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager who is committed to delivering outstanding care and leading a successful residential service.

You will have:

• A full UK driving licence, access to your own vehicle and willingness to obtain business insurance.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to adapt communication for different audiences.
• Emotional intelligence, empathy and the ability to confidently manage challenging situations.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Who you will be working for:

Our client provides safe, nurturing and caring homes for children and young people, working closely with partners to help every child achieve the best possible outcomes and prepare for a positive future.

Why this home & company:

This is an opportunity to join an organisation that values its people, promotes an inclusive culture and recognises success. You will play a key role in making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people while leading a dedicated residential team.

Training / qualifications:

Excellent learning and development opportunities are available to support your continued professional growth.

Benefits:

• Salary up to £57,712.50 depending on experience and qualifications
• £75 per sleep-in
• £45 per on-call payment
• Mileage paid at 40p per mile
• Enhanced DBS provided
• Healthcare plan
• Learning and development opportunities
• Profit share scheme
• Employee recognition programme
• Credit Union savings scheme
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Culture:

Our client promotes a supportive, inclusive and collaborative working environment where employees are recognised for their contribution and encouraged to develop their careers.

Sponsorship is not available.