Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

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

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee operations and mentor staff. The role requires a strong leader with experience in residential care and a commitment to providing exceptional care for children and young people. The position offers a competitive salary between £44,982 and £50,605 per annum, a £5,000 joining bonus, and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of children.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

£5,000 joining bonus

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Cash back health care plan

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in children's residential care.
• Proven experience of leading or supervising employees in a care home.
• Willing to attain relevant leadership qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of home running.
• Promote development of a stimulating environment.
• Mentor staff and foster a family atmosphere.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England)

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Are you an accomplished and dedicated leader committed to providing exceptional care for children and young people, with experience in residential child care?

If so, we invite you to explore what a rewarding career as a Registered Manager with Pebbles Care can offer.

It is an exciting time to join our Pebbles family as we experience a period of growth, with further expansion planned throughout 2026. As a new member of our team, you could contribute to and be part of this while also benefiting from the opportunity to work in a dynamic, thriving organisation.

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 be able to foster a family environment for young people in line with our therapeutic parenting ethos, which encourages 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. You will 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 much more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts.
• An employee referral scheme.
• Access to our employee salary sacrifice benefits platform – Enjoy Benefits.

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.

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.