Registered Manager- Children's Home

SGS Care Ltd; Lockerbie; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Manager for a Children's Residential Home. This role involves leading a dedicated team in providing therapeutic care to vulnerable young people. With a strong focus on professional growth and nurturing environments, you will play a crucial role in ensuring high standards of care and support. The company values collaboration and accountability, offering extensive training and progression opportunities. If you are committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and young people, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Medicash (dental, optical, counselling)

Life Assurance x2

33 days holiday

Pension Scheme

Enjoy Benefits platform

Blue Light Card & referral bonuses

Funded DBS/PVG & professional memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children's residential setting.
• At least 1 year’s experience in a leadership or supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in a nurturing and therapeutic care setting.
• Support vulnerable young people with EBD and LD.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding Knowledge

Therapeutic Care Models

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Location: Dumfries, and Galloway DG11

Salary: £44,982.00 – £50,605.00 per annum (DOE) + 10% discretionary bonus

Number of Sleeps Required: N/A
Pay Per Sleep: N/A
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD and LD
Qualifications Required:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or

• Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland)

• Or willingness to work towards it
  Experience in Years Required:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children's residential setting (within the past 5 years)

• At least 1 year’s experience in a leadership or supervisory role in the past 5 years
  Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Varies (2-3-bed homes)

• Location: Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, St Helens, and across Scotland

• Type of YPs: EBD, LD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB

• Ofsted Rating: Varies by home

• Ratio of Staff to Children: High staffing levels to support therapeutic practice ( 1-1 )

Who we are looking for…

A motivated and experienced Registered Manager who thrives in a nurturing, therapeutic, and dynamic care setting. You’ll be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and adept at leading teams in line with therapeutic models of care. Strong leadership, excellent safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to professional growth are essential.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Applicants with only CQC experience who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered.

Who you will be working for…

SGS is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic residential care for children and young people.

• A well-established and continually expanding organisation

• 56 children’s homes across the North of England and Scotland

• A mission-led company with over 22 years of experience

• Additional services include independent schools and therapeutic clinical support teams

• Strong progression pathways, training support, and staff retention strategies

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity:
Internal promotion is a key focus, with development routes into Cluster Manager, Quality Assurance, Area Manager, Clinical, and L&D roles.

Qualification Opportunity:
Funded qualifications and a full induction into therapeutic parenting and +Proactive training.

Benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance

• Medicash (dental, optical, counselling, 24/7 GP, gym discounts)

• Life Assurance x2

• 33 days holiday

• Pension Scheme (Scottish Widows)

• Enjoy Benefits platform – tech, cars, and lifestyle salary sacrifices

• Blue Light Card & referral bonuses

• Funded DBS/PVG & professional memberships

Ethos & Culture:
Built on accountability, collaboration, consideration, and progression. The company proudly refers to itself as a family, focused on creating happy homes and schools where nurture exists and hope flourishes.

How to Apply:

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

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