Registered Manager - Children's Home
Description
🌟 Children’s Home Registered Manager 🌟
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £46,000 per annum (potential to earn up to £51,400 via Ofsted & Occupancy bonuses)
Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Full-time, Permanent
🏡 The Home
Number of Beds: 2
Type of YPs: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Trauma, Neglect
This is a small, nurturing home designed to offer stability, safety, and emotional development for young people with EBD and trauma-related needs. The focus is on fostering meaningful relationships to support young people as they transition into adulthood.
💫 Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead the Barnsley home. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a real difference in young people’s lives, can lead and inspire a team, and ensure high-quality care delivery in line with legislation and Ofsted standards.
Essential Requirements:
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Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it)
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Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare
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Previous experience managing or supervising staff within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
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Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted frameworks (SCIFF)
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Proven leadership, team management, and people development skills
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Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
🌱 Why This Home
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Progression Opportunities: Internal promotions and leadership development encouraged
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Qualification Opportunities: Funded training including Level 5 Leadership & Management
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Ethos: Building emotional resilience and promoting independence
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Culture: Supportive, inclusive, and family-feel environment
📝 Key Responsibilities:
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Overall management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding
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Lead, develop, and supervise the team, including staff inductions, appraisals, and CPD
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Maintain compliance with all legislation, regulations, and policies
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Oversee admissions, discharges, care planning, and quality assurance
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Chair and participate in meetings with professionals, commissioners, and Ofsted
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Manage budgets, resources, and on-call responsibilities where required
🎁 Benefits Include:
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25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays
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On-call payments: £25 (weekdays), £35 (weekends)
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£3,000 bonus for outstanding Ofsted report
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Full occupancy bonus: £200 per month
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Petrol allowance (business insurance required)
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Pension scheme in line with government guidance
📩 How to Apply
If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and ready to lead a home where your values truly matter, apply today!
Email: job@sgscare.co.uk
Call: 01423 393 120
