Registered Service Manager

WILDERNESS WAY; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative organization dedicated to redefining children's residential care. As a Registered Service Manager, you will lead a team in a dynamic environment focused on stability, safety, and independence for children. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on young lives while fostering a culture of growth and collaboration. With a competitive salary and a rewarding package including private medical insurance and generous leave, this position is ideal for a compassionate leader ready to shape brighter futures. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Annual Leave (33 days)

Gym Discounts

Pension Contributions

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Bonuses for Referrals (£1,000)

Monthly Wilderness Heroes Awards

High Street Savings

Qualifications

• 12+ months managing a Residential Children’s Home.
• Expertise in leading support worker teams and knowledge of regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a Multi-Building Children’s Home with outstanding care.
• Mentor team members and collaborate with external agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Knowledge of SCCIF

Understanding of Children's Home Regulations

Compassion

Creativity

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Tools

Driving License

Job description

Lead the Way as a Registered Service Manager!

We have an exceptional opportunity for a Registered Service Manager to lead our service in a pioneering role under the Multi-Building Children’s Homes Ofsted Policy Guidance. This is your chance to redefine the landscape of children’s residential care while making an incredible difference in their lives.

Your Role as Registered Service Manager:

• Lead, inspire, and manage a Multi-Building Children’s Home, ensuring outstanding care for children who stay with us for around four months.
• Work hand-in-hand with our Operations Manager, Assistant Manager, and wider team to deliver on our mission of stability, safety, health, and independence.
• Mentor your team, shaping them into exceptional professionals who can see beyond behaviours and focus on the child.
• Create a dynamic, well-run service that meets the highest standards of care and aligns with its statement of purpose.
• Collaborate with external agencies to ensure holistic, child-focused outcomes.

Why Join Us?

A Rewarding Package:

• Salary: Up to £57,200 (discussed based on experience and qualifications).
• Annual Leave: 33 days, with extra days for continuous service at 2 and 5 years.
• Flexibility: 40-hour workweek (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm) with the occasional need for flexibility.
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Medicash plan, 24/7 GP access, cashback on optical/dental treatments, and gym discounts.
• Recognition & Rewards: Bonuses for referrals (£1,000 per successful referral) and monthly Wilderness Heroes awards.
• Financial Security: Pension contributions and life assurance (2x salary).
• Discounts: High street savings, leisure perks, and tailored local discounts.

A Culture of Growth:

• Opportunities to develop through coaching, industry-recognised qualifications, and career progression pathways.
• Be part of an innovative organisation, leading in therapeutic and assessment-based residential care.
• A workplace driven by Collaboration, Adaptability, Respect, and Empathy—where your voice matters.

What We’re Looking For:

• A minimum of 12 months’ experience managing a Residential Children’s Home.
• Proven expertise in leading and developing teams of support workers.
• Comprehensive knowledge of SCCIF, Children’s Home Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Ideally, a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
• A creative, compassionate leader with a passion for working with children.
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.

Join the Wilderness Movement

At Wilderness Way, we’re shaping brighter futures through innovation, care, and collaboration. If you’re ready to be part of a forward-thinking organisation where every child—and every team member—matters, we want to hear from you.

Click ‘Apply Now’ to register your details or contact us at ###########. We’ll guide you through our simple application process.

All roles will be subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland as we follow safer recruitment processes. Proof of identity will also be required. We are an equal opportunities employer.