Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

SGS Care Ltd; Bicester; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Bicester is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to establish a new 3-bedded children's home. You will lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality care for young individuals with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. The ideal candidate will have a QCF Level 5 Diploma and relevant supervisory experience in a children's home. This role includes a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Medicash for treatment costs

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to health & wellbeing team

Discounts on shopping and events

Cycle to Work Scheme

£500 Refer a Friend bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory role within a Registered Children's Home.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted frameworks.
• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new home to provide high-quality care.
• Work with the leadership team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Ofsted frameworks

Staff development

Driving Licence

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Provision: 3-bedded Children’s Residential Home (Ages 7–17, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties – EBD)
Salary: £47,611 – £50,606 per annum + up to £10,000 performance bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bedded home in Bicester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in building services from the ground up – from recruiting and developing a strong team to ensuring the home provides high-quality care in line with Ofsted standards.

You will work closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

What We’re Looking For

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

• At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory/managerial role within a Registered Children’s Home

• Strong knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations & Ofsted frameworks

• Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop staff teams

• Full UK Driving Licence

The Home

• Beds: 3

• Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire

• Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

• Ofsted Rating: Brand new home aiming for Good or Outstanding

Why Join This Organisation?

You’ll be part of a well-established, charity-owned provider recognised as one of Ofsted’s top 10 providers nationally. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding, they are dedicated to providing young people with safe, nurturing, and stable homes.

Career Growth: Be at the forefront of setting up a new home with clear progression routes
Professional Development: Ongoing training and qualification support
Attractive Benefits Package:

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Medicash – Claim back dental, optical & specialist treatment costs

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with free counselling sessions

• Access to internal health & wellbeing team

• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays & Blue Light Card

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus (£500 per successful referral)

Important Information

• Sponsorship is not available

• Applicants with only CQC experience (no Ofsted Registered Children’s Home experience) will not be considered

• All offers are subject to enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references (DBS paid for by employer)

How to Apply

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, apply today.

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Apply now and be part of something incredible.