Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

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

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Wakefield seeks a Registered Manager to oversee operations and create a nurturing environment for children. Ideal candidates should have significant leadership experience and the ability to support the development of vulnerable young people. The role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus of 10%

£5,000 joining bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme

Access to health-care plans

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in children's residential care within the past 5 years.
• 1 year of leading or supervising in a care home environment.
• Proficient in safer recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the home’s operation.
• Promote high-quality, educationally rich environments.
• Create a family environment for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship-building

Communication

IT skills

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification

HNC in relevant field

Job description

Are you an accomplished and dedicated leader committed to providing exceptional care for children and young people in a residential setting? We have a fantastic 2‑bedroom service in Barnsley, looking for their next inspirational manager to lead the team.

Role and Responsibilities

Your role and responsibilities as Registered Manager: This role will be best suited to an experienced Registered Manager who enjoys mentoring others and takes a considerate and progressive approach to leadership. You will be able to create a family environment for young people in line with our therapeutic parenting ethos, which encourages development through a warm and 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 home’s operation and promote the development of a high‑quality, stimulating, and educationally rich environment in which children and young people can thrive.

Qualifications and Experience

• 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

• 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.

Salary and Benefits

• Your starting salary is between £44,982.00 to £50,605.00 per annum, pro rata, depending on experience, qualifications, and training.
• Your working hours are 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Flexibility can be considered.
• You will receive a 10 % discretionary bonus per annum.
• £5 000 joining bonus, payable in three instalments.
• 33 days of 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 × 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.

About Pebbles

• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18.
• Our mission is to continue leading the way in providing bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Our 56 homes across North England and Scotland are of a very high standard, and 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, along with nearly 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 enjoy having fun and respecting one another.

Additional Benefits and Rewards

• A full induction, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• We will update your TeamTeach 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.