Job Title:
Registered Manager — Children's Home (also open to an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up)
Location:
Sway, Lymington
Salary:
£55,000 per year
Working Hours / Shift Pattern:
Full-time
Service:
Children's Home
Service Users:
2 children with complex emotional needs
Qualifications Required:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Experience Required:
Solid experience within residential children's homes, including managing or deputising in a registered home
The Home:
Number of beds:
2
Who we are looking for:
An experienced Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy ready to take the next step, who wants to lead a small, calm, child-centred home and genuinely change young lives. You'll need a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, a natural ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, excellent communication, organisation, and decision‑making skills, and a full UK driving licence. Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties and delivering therapeutic models such as PACE/DDP would be desirable.
Who you will be working for:
Our client believes every child deserves a safe, loving home, and every member of the team deserves recognition, support, and room to grow. This is a small, tranquil home with a hands‑on senior leadership team behind you, not a sink‑or‑swim management role. You'll have real support to grow into the position and help shape a high‑quality service from the ground up.
Why this home & company:
A genuinely supportive senior leadership team and Responsible Individual, and a values‑led organisation that puts children first.
Progression:
The chance to shape and grow a high‑quality service from an early stage, with ongoing professional development and training.
Training / qualifications:
Ongoing professional development and training.
Benefits:
- Company pension.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering confidential support for you and your family.
- Blue Light Card discount scheme.
- Refer‑a‑friend bonus.
- On‑site parking.
Ethos:
A PACE/DDP-informed therapeutic parenting model, embedding this approach into the home's culture and day‑to‑day practice.
Culture:
Visible, inspirational leadership, with a genuine focus on safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every child in care.
Sponsorship is not available.
Registered Manager in Pennington 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.
