Registered Manager

Sgscare; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£7,500 welcome bonus

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking a Registered Manager for a warm, 4-bed children's home in Walsall (WS1). The role focuses on delivering high-quality care for young people aged 8–17 with EBD, ensuring regulatory compliance and a safe, supportive environment.

You will lead a dedicated team, manage budgets and resources, and drive continuous improvement while safeguarding residents and liaising with professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Diploma for the CYP workforce.
• Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to undertake).
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care.
• Lead and inspire a motivated team.
• Manage budgets, resources and the home environment.
• Safeguard young people, liaising with professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home’s Statement of Purpose is fulfilled.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Budget management

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Walsall (WS1), West Midlands

Salary: £51,500 – £60,000 per annum (depending on skills, qualifications and experience), plus a £7,500 welcome bonus

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week

Employment Type: Permanent, full-time

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: Young people aged 8–17 years with EBD

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce, and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to undertake this as part of the role). Full UK driving licence.

Experience Required: Extensive experience in children's residential care management. Experience in an LD/EBD home is desirable.

The Home

Number of beds: 4

Who we are looking for

Our client is looking for a Registered Manager to run a warm, friendly 4-bed home for young people aged 8–17 with EBD. It should be a safe and supportive environment where they achieve positive outcomes that are authentic to them. You will:

• ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and deliver high-quality care
• lead and inspire a motivated team
• manage budgets, resources and the home environment
• safeguard young people, liaising with professionals to achieve positive outcomes
• drive continuous improvement and make sure the home's Statement of Purpose is fulfilled

You will bring a strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures. You will also need excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills, and a real commitment to a nurturing, empowering environment.

Who you will be working for

Company type/size: One of the UK's most innovative providers of residential care and education for young people

Other services: Education

Why this home & company

Progression: Ongoing training and professional development, with high-quality CPD opportunities

Training / qualifications: Comprehensive induction, including face-to-face training, online modules, shadowing and a local induction period. There is face-to-face therapeutic training and support for all colleagues, and the Level 5 can be completed as part of the role.

Ethos: Helping young people believe in themselves, celebrate their own uniqueness and achieve success that is personal to them

Culture: Supportive management and senior leaders, with a strong focus on colleague wellbeing and a genuine "we're in this together" approach

Benefits

• £7,500 welcome bonus, competitive pay, Christmas bonus, Real Living Wage employer, Tastecard, Blue Light Card and MyGym discounts, generous refer-a-friend scheme, financial wellbeing service, life assurance and a free, confidential employee assistance programme

Sponsorship is not available.