Registered Manager | Children’s Residential – EBD

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Carnforth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3,000 Ofsted bonus

£2,000 occupancy bonus

25 days annual leave

Job summary

S.N.G HEALTHCARE LIMITED is recruiting a Registered Manager to lead a 6-bed EBD children's residential home in Lancaster. You will uphold excellent safeguarding, Ofsted standards and drive positive outcomes for young people.

The role demands strong leadership, staff development and regulatory compliance, with a focus on maintaining the established Good Ofsted rating and continuing service development in LA2. This is a full-time position in a supportive, outcomes-driven team.

Qualifications

• Registered Manager experience in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and legislation.
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD.
• Leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience managing a children's residential home.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 qualification.
• Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the 6-bed home.
• Maintain Good Ofsted standards.
• Provide a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Maintain high safeguarding and care standards.
• Lead, manage and develop the staff team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals.
• Monitor the quality of care and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support the home to maintain regulatory compliance and achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.
• Promote a positive culture within the home and staff team.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Ofsted regulations

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for CYP

Job description

Registered Manager | Children’s Residential – EBD

Location: Lancaster, LA2

Salary: £50,000 – £55,000 per year OTE

Hours: Full Time

Home Type: 6-bed EBD Home

Home Status: Established Home

Ofsted Rating: Good

The Role

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead an established 6-bed children’s residential home in the LA2 area of Lancaster.

The home supports children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and currently holds a Good Ofsted rating.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to take responsibility for an established service, maintain its strong standards and continue to develop the home and team to achieve positive outcomes for the young people in their care.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the 6-bed home.
• Maintain the existing Good Ofsted standards.
• Ensure the home provides a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and care.
• Lead, manage and develop the staff team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Build positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals.
• Monitor the quality of care and identify areas for continuous improvement.
• Support the home to maintain regulatory compliance and achieve positive outcomes.
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections.
• Promote a positive culture within the home and staff team.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and children's residential legislation.
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge.
• Experience managing a children's residential home.
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People, or willingness to work towards this.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

• £50,000 basic salary.
• Potential to earn up to £55,000 through Ofsted and occupancy bonuses.
• £3,000 Ofsted bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted report.
• £2,000 annual occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy between 1st December and 30th November.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays.
• Established home with a Good Ofsted rating.
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established 6-bed EBD service.
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident, compassionate and driven Registered Manager who is passionate about children's residential care and has the experience to lead an established EBD service.

The ideal candidate will be confident in managing a team, maintaining regulatory standards and building positive relationships with young people, whilst continuing to develop the home and work towards excellent outcomes.

If you are looking for your next Registered Manager opportunity in Lancaster and have the experience and passion required, we would love to hear from you.

Contact Us

For more information about this Registered Manager opportunity, please contact Belle on 02380 118 223.

Keywords

Registered Manager, Children's Residential, Children's Care, EBD, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, Residential Childcare, Ofsted, Safeguarding, Care Management, Home Manager, Registered Children's Home Manager, Level 5, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA2