Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

Pebbles Care Ltd; Nog Tow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified individual to join their team. The role involves working with vulnerable young people and requires significant experience in residential child care. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, knowledge of safeguarding practices, and be open to further training. The position offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including bonuses, annual leave, and opportunities for professional development. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cash back health care plan

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Have worked for two years in the last five years in a residential child care setting.
• Minimum of one year's experience in leading and supervising a team.
• Willingness to attain Leadership and Management qualifications.

Skills

Leadership and relationship-building skills

Proficient verbal and written communication

Proficient IT skills

Knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory compliance

Exceptional knowledge of safer recruitment practices

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification

SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England) or Qualified to SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Have worked for two years in the last five years in a residential child care setting, and have a minimum of one year's experience in the previous five years leading and supervising a team.
• A strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.
• 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 license.

Desirable Qualities

• 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.

Are you ready to join our family?

Compensation & Working Hours

• Your starting salary is between £44,982 and £50,605.26 per annum, depending on experience, qualifications, and training.
• Your working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday.
• You will receive a 10% discretionary bonus per annum.
• 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 much 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 aged 8 to 18.
• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Our fifty-six homes across North England and Scotland are of an extremely high standard. We also have three well-established schools for children and young people.
• Our vision for 2026 includes innovative growth.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, along with 22 years of experience supporting young people in unlocking brighter futures.
• Pebbles offers excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well-being. We also like to have fun and respect each other.

Additional benefits and rewards

Tailored interview process, based on your short pre-interview assessment.

A full induction, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.

Training in our therapeutic restraint program +Proactive.

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.