- Registered Manager – Solo EBD Children's Home -

SGS Care Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Registered Manager for a new children's home in Bradford. You will provide high-quality care to children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and shape the home's operations, enhancing the lives of vulnerable young people. With the support of experienced leadership, this role offers progression opportunities and ongoing training. If you're eager to make a difference, apply today.

Benefits

Access to training for Level 5 Leadership & Management

Opportunity for career progression

Supportive management

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home.
• Willingness to work towards Level 5 in Leadership & Management.
• Confident and passionate about supporting children with EBD.

Responsibilities

• Manage the children's home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements.
• Support children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Shape the home environment, focusing on therapeutic models.

Skills

Leadership

Patient Care

Ofsted Knowledge

Therapeutic Model Understanding

Education

Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Bradford, BD15
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum
Working Hours: Full-time
On Call: Minimal – on-call weekdays only -Additional rate paid if required to go into the home during on-call
Service: Children’s Home, Ofsted Regulated
Service Users: YPs with EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)
Qualifications Required: Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare, Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards)
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience working in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home
Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Solo
• Location: Bradford
• Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE
• Ofsted Rating: New home – yet to open
• Ratio of staff to children: 2:1 plus Waking Night

Who we are looking for…

A passionate, experienced, and confident Deputy Manager looking to step up to aRegistered Manager, who has a solid understanding of Ofsted requirements, will be knowledgeable about PACE or willing to embrace this therapeutic model and the unique needs of children in solo placements. You will value autonomy, thrive in a supportive environment, and be excited to shape a home from the ground up.

️ Please Note:
Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Individuals with only CQC experience and no Ofsted Registered Children’s Home background will not be considered.

Who you will be working for…

• A small and specialist company with a strong ethos on therapeutic solo placements for children with EBD.

• Led by a highly experienced Responsible Individual with 10 years in the sector – and a former Ofsted Inspector.

Why this Home & Company…

• Autonomy: Make the home your own, with full say on referrals and matching

• Support: Work under an RI who truly understands and values your role

• Progression: Opportunity to progress into a Dual Registered Manager role as the company grows

• Training & Qualifications: Access to achieve your Level 5 Leadership & Management

• Ethos: High-quality care for both staff and children – a company that truly values its people

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.

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