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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Doncaster (DN9 area)
Salary: £54,080 per annum with the potential to earn up to £64,280 through Ofsted and occupancy bonuses
Hours: Full-time, permanent (includes on-call responsibilities)
Service: 4-bed Children’s Home | EBD | Mixed Genders
The Opportunity
Our client is seeking an experienced and confident Registered Manager to lead the opening and registration of a brand-new 4-bed children’s home in the Doncaster (DN9) area.
This is a standalone service, so strong leadership, resilience, and the ability to establish a high-performing home with structure, consistency, and clear standards will be essential.
This opportunity would suit either an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up, provided they can clearly demonstrate senior leadership experience within children’s residential care.
What’s on Offer
Base Salary: £54,080 per annum
Potential Earnings: Up to £64,280 per annum
Ofsted Bonus: £3,000 for an Outstanding Ofsted report
Occupancy Bonus: £600 per month
Annual Leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays
On-Call Payments: £25 weekday / £35 weekend
The Home
Type: Brand-new children’s home requiring registration
Size: 4-bed
Service User Group: Young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Gender: Mixed genders
Current Ofsted Rating: N/A – new service requiring registration
What We’re Looking For
- Experience working within Ofsted-registered children’s residential homes in a senior leadership capacity
- A minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in a senior management role within children’s residential care
- A proven track record of contributing towards Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- If applying as a Deputy Manager, clear evidence of leadership contribution under a Registered Manager achieving Good or Outstanding
- A Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (completed or already started)
- Strong leadership and management capability suited to a standalone home environment
- The ability to travel to the Pontefract head office for interviews and managers’ meetings
- Be within a commutable distance of the Doncaster (DN9) area
- Willingness to declare any previous disciplinaries or failed fit person applications
- Salary expectations aligned with the advertised package based on experience and knowledge
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience opening and registering a brand-new children’s home
- Experience establishing teams, systems, and operational structure from day one
Why Consider This Role?
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a brand-new service and shape its success from the beginning, while benefiting from the infrastructure and support of an established provider.
Sponsorship is not available.
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Registered Manager - Children's Home in Doncaster employer: Sgscare
Sgscare in Burgess Hill is an exceptional employer dedicated to creating a supportive and nurturing environment for both staff and the children they care for. With competitive pay, a comprehensive pension scheme, and free training opportunities, employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills while making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people facing challenges. The collaborative work culture fosters teamwork and respect, making it a rewarding place to build a career in children's residential care.
