Registered Manager - Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Frome is seeking a Registered Manager for a residential home. The role requires leadership experience in children's settings and a commitment to therapeutic care. Candidates should hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a flexible rota and opportunities for professional development, with salaries ranging from £36,000 to £60,000 depending on registration and experience.

Benefits

DDP Level 1 & 2 training for managers

Emotional support and supervisions

Internal progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role within a Children’s Residential setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small residential home with emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Ensure child-centred therapeutic care.
• Mentor a skilled team.

Skills

Experience managing or deputising in a children's home

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards

Therapeutic, child-centred approach

Ability to mentor and lead a team

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home / Dual Registered Manager

Location: Frome, Somerset

Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 (once registered), up to £60,000 for dual registration (depending on experience)

Working Hours: Flexible rota – not fixed 9–5 (e.g., 2pm–10pm for mentoring or should you wish to be present for a family contact session)

Number of Sleeps Required: Only when covering staff absence

Pay Per Sleep: £55

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Children under 16 with EBD and mild LD

Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role within a Children’s Residential setting

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home

• Number of Beds: 2
• Type of YPs: Children under 16 with EBD, mild LD, trauma, neglect
• Ofsted Rating: Awaiting registration or rated (depending on home)
• Ratio of Staff to Children: 1:1

Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a passionate, grounded Registered Manager who has the emotional intelligence, resilience, and professional maturity to lead a small but high-functioning residential home. This person must understand therapeutic care, champion relational practice, and be committed to leading with warmth, clarity and accountability.

You will have:

• Experience managing or deputising in a children's home
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• A therapeutic, child-centred approach
• The ability to mentor and lead a settled and skilled team

Who you will be working for…

You’ll be joining a small, values-led provider with a flat structure – where Directors, RMs, and Support Workers work in genuine partnership.

• Size & Structure: Flat structure with 2 Directors, RI, RMs, Deputy Managers, Seniors & RSWs
• Number of Homes: 5 beautiful rural homes
• Other Services: supported accommodation for care leavers aged 18+

Why this Home & Company…

• Be part of a home where children sleep through the night
• Join a company that has a track record of supporting the same YPs for over a decade
• Work under Directors who began as Support Workers – they get it
• Receive DDP Level 1 & 2 (Managers only) training and specialist CPD as well as PACE training
• Supervisions twice monthly during your first 6 to 12 months and emotional support embedded
• Work in a therapeutic, rural environment where children truly come first
• Genuine internal progression – leadership team promoted from within

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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