Senior Residential Manager – Children's Home

Sgscare; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£3,000 Ofsted bonus for Outstanding

£2,000 occupancy bonus

Company pension scheme

Regular professional supervision

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Induction and CPD

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sgscare is seeking an experienced Residential Registered Manager in Slyne, Lancaster to lead a 4-bed children's home. You will deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care, safeguarding, risk management and compliance with the Children Act and Regulations.

The role requires managing staff teams, strong communication and visible leadership. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee day-to-day operations, and support your team through supervision, training and development, ensuring

Qualifications

• Leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
• Experience of managing staff teams within a residential setting.
• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the home and ensure high-quality, safe, child-centred care.
• Lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents and ensure robust safeguarding systems.
• Supervise, mentor and develop staff; drive continuous improvement in line with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Education

Leadership/Management qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children

Job description

Sgscare is seeking an experienced Residential Registered Manager in Slyne, Lancaster to lead a 4-bed children's home. You will deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care, safeguarding, risk management and compliance with the Children Act and Regulations.

The role requires managing staff teams, strong communication and visible leadership. You will drive continuous improvement, oversee day-to-day operations, and support your team through supervision, training and development, ensuring