Registered Manager

Job Title

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential

Location

Brown Edge, Stoke

Salary

£53,000 per annum

Employment Type

Permanent

Service

Children’s Residential Home

Service Users

Children and young people aged 8–18 with residential care needs

Qualifications Required

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (Residential Management pathway) or willingness to achieve

Experience Required

Minimum 2 years’ recent senior experience within a children’s residential setting, with at least 1 year managing a team within a care environment

The Home

Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their children’s residential homes in Staffordshire. Their homes are designed to provide a safe, nurturing and family-style environment where children and young people can develop positive relationships, stability and improved outcomes. This is a hands‑on leadership role with full responsibility for the day‑to‑day management, safeguarding, compliance and overall performance of the home. You will work closely with senior leadership to embed a therapeutic ethos, support staff development and ensure exceptional care delivery.

Number of beds

3

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a confident, resilient and experienced Registered Manager who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

Key Attributes

• Strong leadership experience within Ofsted-regulated children's residential care
• A sound understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding
• Experience managing staff performance, recruitment, supervision and development
• Experience working with local authorities, families, schools, health professionals and external agencies
• Budget management and operational oversight experience
• A collaborative leadership style with strong organisational skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Enhanced DBS clearance

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the home’s 24/7 operation
• Maintaining regulatory compliance and safeguarding standards
• Embedding a therapeutic model of care
• Driving positive outcomes for children and young people
• Managing staffing, performance, training and recruitment
• Overseeing risk management, health and safety and service quality
• Managing budgets, resources and operational planning
• Supporting inspections, service development and continuous improvement

Who you will be working for

Our client is an established care and support provider with over 25 years of experience delivering housing and support services.

Company type/size

Large established provider

Future plans

Ongoing expansion of children’s residential services

Why this home & company

We offer a growing children’s residential provision, a well‑established provider with significant operational infrastructure, close collaboration with experienced senior leadership, and the opportunity to shape outcomes, culture and quality within the home.

Training / qualifications

Ongoing training and professional development support

Benefits

• Established organisational support structure
• Long‑term career opportunity within a growing service
• Inclusive employer committed to accessible recruitment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ethos

A therapeutic, nurturing and child‑centred approach focused on transforming lives and improving outcomes.

Culture

Supportive, collaborative and improvement-focused.

Sponsorship

Sponsorship is not available.

Application

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