Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

Pebbles Care; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Barnsley is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee the operation of a residential home for young people. The role involves fostering a nurturing environment aligned with therapeutic parenting principles. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in children's residential care. The position offers a competitive salary of £44,982 to £50,605, flexible working hours, and various benefits including a £5,000 joining bonus and annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

10% discretionary bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Employee referral scheme

Cash back health care plan

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in children's residential care within the past five years.
• One year of experience leading or supervising in a care home.
• Willingness to attain Care Services Leadership qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of home operation with support from management.
• Foster a nurturing and therapeutic environment for children.
• Promote high-quality educational development.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building

IT skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification

SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland)

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Your role and responsibilities as Registered Manager

This role is best suited to an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys mentoring others and takes a considerate, progressive approach to leadership. You will foster a family environment for young people in line with our therapeutic parenting ethos, encouraging development through a warm, nurturing approach. With the full support of our experienced senior management team, care professionals and in‑house psychology team, you will oversee all aspects of the running of the home and promote the development of a high‑quality, stimulating, and educationally rich environment in which children and young people can thrive.

What we offer you

• Your starting salary is between £44,982 to £50,605 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience, qualifications, and training.
• Your working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday. Flexibility can be considered.
• You will receive a 10 % discretionary bonus per annum.
• £5,000 joining bonus.
• Support with relocation costs from within the UK.
• 33 days annual leave per annum.
• We will fund relevant and essential qualifications.
• Auto‑enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows).
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance / Death in Service x 2 basic salary.
• Cash back health care plan (Medicash) – allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts.
• An employee referral scheme.
• Access to our employee salary sacrifice benefits platform – Enjoy Benefits.

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people between the ages of 8 and 18. Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people. Our 56 homes across North England and Scotland are of a very high standard. We also have 3 well‑established schools for children and young people. We have innovative and exciting plans for growth in 2025 and beyond. We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you and nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people to unlock brighter futures.

Additional benefits and rewards

• A full induction, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• We will update your Team Teach or Calms intervention training.
• Instant access to our employee portal and intranet page.
• Quarterly newsletters.
• We will pay for updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees if they are relevant and essential to your role.

Essential qualities that we look for

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England) or Qualified to SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Two years of experience, within the past five years, working in children’s residential care.
• One year’s experience within the past five years, leading or supervising employees in a care home environment.
• Excellent leadership and relationship‑building skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to attain your Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England).
• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people.
• Exceptional knowledge of safer recruitment practices.
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages.
• A full, valid UK driver’s licence.

Desirable qualities that we look for include

• Qualified or working towards Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England).
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting.

Application Process

Are you ready to join our family? Please complete our online application form. We thank you in advance for taking the time to complete it. Our recruitment team will contact you as soon as possible via email or telephone to explain the next steps and answer any questions that you may have. You will be required to complete the relevant disclosure check; Pebbles Care will cover the cost.