Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Sgscare; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10,000 Welcome Bonus

Up to £10,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus

Management Incentive Plan

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Long Service Awards

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Job summary

Sgscare in Newmarket is looking for a Children's Home Registered Manager to lead a two-bedded home for young people with complex mental health needs. The successful candidate will develop tailored care plans, manage a skilled staff team, and ensure outstanding standards of care.

This role requires qualifications in Children's Residential Care and Leadership, along with a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant supervisory role. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care.
• Must enroll in Level 5 Diploma within 6 months if not already qualified.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential childcare.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans for young people.
• Manage and support a high-performing staff team.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Quality Standards.
• Handle safeguarding concerns effectively.

Skills

Childcare management

Team leadership

Care planning

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title

Children’s Home Registered Manager

Location

Newmarket

Salary

Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications, plus:

• £10,000 Welcome Bonus (paid on successful registration)
• Up to £10,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus
• Management Incentive Plan (MIP)

Employment Type

Permanent

Service

Children’s Residential Home

Service Users

Children and young people aged 12-18 with mental illness and significant risks of self-injurious behaviours requiring specialist support

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (Essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Preferred)
• If not already qualified, must enroll onto Level 5 within 6 months of starting

Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Eligible to register with Ofsted

The Home

Our client is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a specialist two-bedded children’s home supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including an on‑site school, clinical professionals and teachers, you will help young people achieve positive outcomes and successfully transition through their care journey.

Bed Capacity

2

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee tailored care plans that address each young person’s care, education, emotional, social, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Build, develop and retain a high‑performing staff team.
• Create systems that ensure young people’s voices are heard and valued.
• Allocate and support Key Workers.
• Maintain outstanding standards of care in line with the Children's Homes Quality Standards and Statement of Purpose.
• Manage safeguarding concerns and complaints effectively.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals.
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Manage the home effectively against budget expectations.

Benefits

• Up to £65,000 salary
• £10,000 Welcome Bonus
• Up to £10,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus
• Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Team Rewards including discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training

Training and Development

• Comprehensive induction programme
• Continuous professional development
• Leadership Academy training
• Support towards Level 5 qualification if required

Progression

• Management Development Training Programme
• Leadership Academy
• Ongoing professional development
• Long‑term career opportunities within a large national organisation

Ethos

Our client is committed to delivering exceptional care and support, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.

Culture

A supportive, multidisciplinary and child‑centred environment where leaders are empowered to develop themselves, inspire their teams and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.