Heald Green, South Manchester (SK8 area) Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience + performance benefits) Hours: Full-time (Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm, flexible management presence + on-call rota) Key Benefits: Up to £55k salary + Ofsted inspection awards (up to £2k) | 1 protected admin day/week | Birthday + Xmas shopping days off | £1k annual CPD allowance | £300 annual wellbeing allowance | Loyalty bonuses & rising leave | En-suite staff facilities Are you looking for a leadership role where relational, person-centred care comes first?
If you're an established Registered Manager looking for a fresh, values-led challenge with genuine autonomy and clinical backing, we want to hear from you. SM Care was founded by leaders with a distinguished background in the police force who entered residential childcare for all the right reasonsbringing unwavering integrity, child advocacy, and genuine heart. We believe that caring for young people is about building deep, lasting connections.
Why join the SM Care Ltd family? A New Provider with a Fresh Vision: A True Therapeutic Ethos: Work directly alongside our psychotherapists to embed a person-centred, reflective living community throughout the home. Executive Mentoring & Growth: Access tailored leadership mentoring, continuous executive support, and an annual CPD allowance tailored to your professional development goals. Skip to the apply now button to start your journey with SM Care Ltd.
Why join
SM Care Ltd? We know that children's residential care requires deep resilience, empathy, and heart. Our homes are vibrant, safe places where children feel secure, wanted, and empowered to process past trauma alongside adults who truly advocate for them. As a Registered Manager with us, you'll never have to carry the weight of leadership on your own. About Our Home / Our Hub Located in Heald Green, South Manchester, our brand-new residential service is a high-specification, welcoming home designed to provide stability, comfort, and space for young people with complex emotional and social needs. Featuring en-suite staff bedrooms and dedicated management offices, it offers a secure, homely base for our children while giving you and your team the comfortable, professional spaces you need to lead effectively.
The Role:
What you'll be doing
You'll hold full operational leadership of this new home, establishing high-quality care practice, regulatory compliance, and a nurturing therapeutic ethos. Your day-to-day as a Registered Manager will involve: Therapeutic Leadership: Championing a person-centred, relational approach, working with psychotherapists to formulate live Behaviour Support Plans and Risk Assessments. Recruiting, inducting, supervising, and delivering reflective practice sessions to maintain high expectations across your care team.
Regulatory Excellence: Leading on Regulation 45 quality reviews, managing Ofsted inspection readiness, and overseeing the service budget and resources.
Your Experience and Qualifications Essential: The Background: Proven, established track record as a Registered Manager in a children's residential care setting (minimum 2 years' relevant experience within the last 5 years). The Qualifications & Compliance: Already hold the NVQ / Diploma Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), and be prepared to complete an Enhanced DBS check. The Logistics: Hold a full, valid UK driving licence.
Desirable:
A proven track record of securing 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection outcomes in previous residential leadership roles. Your Package and Perks Competitive Salary & Leadership Bonuses: Up to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Annual Leadership Recognition Award (focused on care quality, safeguarding, and team stabilitynever occupancy alone). Ofsted & Quality Recognition: £250 holiday/wellbeing voucher on initial Ofsted registration, plus £1,000 for a 'Good' rating and £2,000 for an 'Outstanding' inspection outcome.
Protected Management Time: 1 designated admin/management day each week (where operationally possible) dedicated strictly to QA, supervision, audits, and leadershipfree from shift cover.
Work-Life Balance & Extra Leave : Structured Monday to Friday hours (9:00am 5:00pm) with shared on-call, plus a paid Birthday off, a paid Christmas shopping day in December, and rising annual leave with service (+1 day per completed year, up to 5 extra days). Loyalty & Retention Milestones: Long-service bonuses at 12 months (£500 voucher), 2 years (£1,000 bonus), and 3 years (£1,500 bonus + an extra full paid week of leave). Development & Wellbeing Allowances: Up to £1,000 annual CPD budget for specialist training and conferences, £300 annual personal wellbeing allowance, and a £500 employee referral scheme.
Brand-new high-spec facility with en-suite staff bedrooms, private management offices, psychotherapist support, Workplace Pension, and free EAP access.
How to Apply
If you're ready to bring your experience and heart to our service as our next Registered Manager , we'd love to hear from you. SM Care Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all successful appointments are subject to comprehensive safer recruitment checks, referencing, and an Enhanced DBS.
Registered Manager- Children and Young People (Permanent) in Cheadle employer: SM-CARE
At SM Care Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values relational, person-centred care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Located in Heald Green, South Manchester, our brand-new residential service offers a high-specification home where you can shape a therapeutic culture while enjoying competitive benefits such as a generous salary, protected admin time, and tailored professional development opportunities. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, backed by a dedicated team and a commitment to your growth and wellbeing.
