Therapeutic Children's Home Manager

SGS Care Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Discounted or free food

Employee discount

Health & wellbeing programme

On-site parking

Job summary

SGS Care Ltd in Chorley is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutically informed children's residential home focused on safety, stability, and social inclusion. You will oversee operation of a 3-bed home (for 2 children) with hands-on leadership and collaboration with local authorities to ensure good outcomes.

The role requires, and offers, strong Ofsted expertise, safeguarding and leadership capabilities, and a commitment to building a positive, trauma-informed

Qualifications

• Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager with Good/Outstanding inspections.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and onboarding residential staff.
• Leading, supervising, and developing care teams.
• Managing training compliance and performance.
• Reviewing referrals and assessing placement suitability.
• Working closely with local authorities and external professionals.
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and Ofsted readiness.
• Managing budgets and operational resources effectively.

Skills

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Team leadership

Budget & resources management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services

Job description

SGS Care Ltd in Chorley is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutically informed children's residential home focused on safety, stability, and social inclusion. You will oversee operation of a 3-bed home (for 2 children) with hands-on leadership and collaboration with local authorities to ensure good outcomes.

The role requires, and offers, strong Ofsted expertise, safeguarding and leadership capabilities, and a commitment to building a positive, trauma-informed