Registered Manager - Young People

AMAIS France; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Registered Manager for a new therapeutic children's residential home. The role involves full ownership of the service, driving registration, leading a dedicated care team, and ensuring high-quality therapeutic care for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Join us in making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus scheme

Supportive senior leadership

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role.
• Proven knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted frameworks.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the registration of the home with Ofsted and ensure compliance.
• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring a safe and nurturing environment.
• Recruit and develop a high-performing residential care team.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a newly established therapeutic children's residential home in Beckenham, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership of a new children's service from the ground up—driving the home’s registration, developing a dedicated care team, and ensuring the highest standards of therapeutic and trauma-informed care.

As Service Manager of this children’s residential home, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering impactful, high-quality care and making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on the registration of the home with Ofsted and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the home as Home Manager, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and structured environment

• Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing residential care team

• Implement and monitor individual care plans in line with each child’s emotional, social, and developmental needs

• Liaise effectively with local authorities, healthcare professionals, families, and partner agencies

• Promote a culture of safeguarding, therapeutic support, and continuous improvement

Essential Criteria

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role within a children’s residential EBD setting

• Proven knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks

• Strong leadership, organisational, and interpersonal skills

• A commitment to trauma-informed, child-centred practice

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Performance-related bonus scheme

• Supportive senior leadership and clinical oversight

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of vulnerable children

• The chance to shape and lead a brand-new children’s service

SCR social care is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of vulnerable adults / children as a priority. This is reflected in our pre-employment checks and requirement to verify and check the identity and references of all applicants.