Job Title: Children’s Services Registered Manager
Location: Heywood, Greater Manchester 📍
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus a £5,000 welcome bonus paid on successful registration and an annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000 💷
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Solo children’s home 🏡
Qualifications Required:
Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is essential. Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred when you apply. If you don’t yet hold it, you must enrol on the Level 5 within six months of starting in post.
Experience Required:
At least 2 years in a role in the residential care of children. At least 1 year of this must be in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
The Home:
- Number of beds: 1 (solo bed service)
Who we are looking for: 🌟
A Registered Manager who is passionate about transforming the lives of young people in care and wants to make a lasting impact. Our client expects your home to be rated at least Good by Ofsted.
In this solo home, you will:
- Develop comprehensive care plans so the young person has a tailored plan covering their care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs
- Build a great team: work with the recruitment team to bring in the right people, complete company inductions and personal development plans, and keep a strong team so the young person sees familiar faces
- Develop systems to consult young people about the care they receive
- Allocate a Key Worker to carry out each care plan
- Set and monitor high-quality care standards in line with the Quality Standards and the home’s Statement of Purpose
- Take responsibility for dealing with complaints and child protection concerns
- Work in partnership with parents, carers and other professionals to promote young people’s welfare
- Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings
- Build a safe culture so the children in your service receive the best possible standard of care
- Manage the home commercially, in line with budget expectations
You’ll bring:
- A solid understanding of the Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour
- Strong skills in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation and team leadership
- Confident spoken and written communication
- A full UK driving licence
All applicants must:
- Undergo an enhanced DBS check
- Provide at least two references covering the past two years
- Give details of every position involving work with children and vulnerable people
- Give a full employment history back to full-time education
Who you will be working for:
- Company type/size: Large group, one of Europe’s largest care and special needs education providers
- Number of homes: Children’s residential homes across the UK
- Other services: Education, clinical and therapy services, fostering and support services
Why this home & company:
- Progression: Long-term career prospects, with room to grow and develop your career within a large group
- Training / qualifications: A comprehensive induction, a Management Development Training Programme and continuous development through our client’s in-house Leadership Academy, which gives current and future leaders time and space to develop their core leadership skills
- Benefits: £5,000 welcome bonus on successful registration, annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000, a Management Incentive Plan so you share in the company’s long-term success, pension scheme, Employee Assistance Service, Wellbeing Programme, Recommend a Friend scheme, Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out, and Long Service Awards
- Ethos: Supporting every child to have an extraordinary day, every day. The home offers a holistic, individual package of care where the young person is genuinely cared for, feels safe and is understood as an individual. They are also encouraged to build the academic, practical and social skills they need to thrive.
- Culture: A Disability Confident and Equal Opportunities employer that values the wisdom that comes from life experience, with people at the heart of everything they do
Sponsorship is not available.
How to apply: 📩
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk
Registered Manager in Heywood employer: SGS Care
As a Registered Manager at our Children's Home in Salisbury, you will be part of a compassionate and dedicated team committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children with complex needs. We offer competitive salaries, flexible working hours, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development through ongoing training and mentorship. Join us in creating a nurturing environment where both staff and service users thrive.
