Job Description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location:

Walkden Manchester

Provision:

Children's Residential Home (EBD - Young People aged 7-17) - This is a New Provision within an established Provider

Hours:

Full-time Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm

Salary:

48,000 to 55,000

About the Role

Are you an experienced

Deputy Manager

or

Registered Manager

with a passion for creating safe, nurturing, and high-performing children's homes?


This is a brilliant opportunity to lead a children's residential home and shape the care and outcomes for young people with

Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

in Manchester


You'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, lead a dedicated team, and ensure the home meets and exceeds

Ofsted

standards. You will be supported by a growing, child-focused organisation with exciting expansion plans across the North.


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What We're Looking For

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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

(or equivalent)


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Minimum 3 years' experience

in a residential childcare setting


? Strong understanding of

Ofsted regulations, safeguarding

, and therapeutic care approaches


? Excellent

leadership and team management

skills


? Ability to create a

warm, nurturing, and structured environment

for young people


?

Full UK Driving Licence

(Essential)
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Please note:

We cannot consider candidates with only CQC experience or those without experience in

Ofsted-regulated

children's homes.

Key Responsibilities

Register with Ofsted and ensure full compliance with all regulations and standards


Lead and manage all aspects of the home's operation - staffing, rota, audits, budgets


Create and maintain a positive, child-centred culture


Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures


Support, develop, and supervise your team to maintain high standards of care


Promote the home in the local community and build strong relationships with professionals

Why Join This Organisation?

Progression Opportunities

- Be part of an expanding organisation with scope to develop

Training & Development

- Access to ongoing qualifications and leadership training

Competitive Benefits Package

- Including pension scheme and 5.5 weeks holiday

Supportive Ethos

- Dedicated to making a lasting difference in young people's lives

Positive Culture

- Professional, collaborative, and outcome-focused

About the Organisation

Founded in 2013, this growing social care provider operates across the

North East

and supports young people through

residential homes

and

supported accommodation

. Their focus is firmly on quality, relationships, and long-term impact.

How to Apply

If you're ready to lead a team and home that truly transforms lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Click 'Apply' now

or contact us for more details.

Email:

job@sgscare.co.uk

Call Sam:

01423 393 019


SGS Care and our client are

equal opportunity employers

committed to safeguarding children. Successful applicants will be subject to

Enhanced DBS checks

and thorough references in line with

Safer Recruitment

practices.