Registered Manager - Solo Children's Home

Sgscare; Wigan; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus

Management Incentive Plan

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Sgscare is looking for a Registered Manager in Wigan to lead a specialist solo children's home. You will ensure outstanding care and strong safeguarding practices while supporting a young person with behavioral and emotional difficulties. You will develop care plans, manage staff, and maintain exceptional standards in accordance with Ofsted Quality Standards.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 qualification, significant experience in children's services, and excellent leadership skills. Up to £50,000 salary plus bonuses offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in children's residential care.
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive care plans for children.
• Building and retaining a high-performing staff team.
• Maintaining exceptional standards in line with Ofsted Quality Standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Child-focused approach

Understanding of The Quality Standards

Education

Level 3 Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Tools

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Wigan

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (DOE) + Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus from £5,000

Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: Solo placement supporting children and young people with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties (BESD)

Qualifications

• Level 3 Children's Residential Care (essential)
• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (preferred), or willingness to enrol within 6 months
• Full UK Driving Licence

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in children's residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Strong understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and safeguarding requirements

The Home:

Our client is recruiting an experienced Registered Manager for a specialist solo children's home in Wigan.

The home provides a highly personalised, therapeutic environment where children and young people are genuinely cared for, feel safe, understood and supported to achieve their full potential. The service focuses on developing emotional resilience alongside academic, practical and social skills to prepare young people for adulthood.

As Registered Manager, you will lead every aspect of the home's operation, ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice and positive outcomes for the young person in your care.

Number of beds:

Solo Children's Home (1 bed)

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate, resilient and child-focused Registered Manager who is committed to transforming the lives of children in residential care.

Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive, individualised care plans covering education, emotional wellbeing, therapeutic support, health and independence.
• Building, developing and retaining a high-performing staff team.
• Creating systems that ensure children are listened to and involved in decisions about their care.
• Allocating and supporting Key Workers.
• Maintaining exceptional standards in line with Ofsted Quality Standards and the home's Statement of Purpose.
• Managing safeguarding concerns, complaints and child protection matters appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with families, Local Authorities and multi-agency professionals.
• Leading care planning and review meetings.
• Creating a positive safeguarding culture where children feel safe and valued.
• Managing the home's budget and commercial performance effectively.
• Driving the service towards achieving and maintaining a minimum Ofsted rating of Good.

Additional responsibilities

• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and budget management abilities.
• A thorough understanding of trauma-informed practice and managing challenging behaviour.
• The ability to motivate, coach and develop staff.

Who you will be working for:

Our client is one of the UK's largest providers of specialist children's residential care and education, delivering high-quality services that place children and young people at the centre of everything they do.

Company type/size:

Large national children's care provider.

Why this home & company

This is an opportunity to lead a specialist solo home where you can make a genuine difference to the life of one young person whilst being supported by an established national organisation with extensive operational and therapeutic expertise.

Progression

• Clear long-term career progression opportunities.
• Management Incentive Plan.
• Leadership development through structured career pathways.

Training / qualifications

• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Management Development Training Programme.
• Ongoing professional development through an in-house Leadership Academy.
• Continuous leadership and management training.

Benefits

• Up to £50,000 salary (DOE)
• Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus from £5,000
• Management Incentive Plan
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing Programme
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Team rewards including discounts on restaurants and family days out
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Ethos:

Our client is committed to delivering exceptional, child-centred care where every young person is supported to feel safe, understood and empowered to reach their full potential through a holistic and therapeutic approach.

Culture:

You'll join a collaborative leadership team that values professional development, reflective practice and creating positive outcomes for children every day.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's dedicated team, apply today.

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