Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26)
Provision: 3-bedded Children’s Residential Home (Ages 7–17, Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties – EBD)
Salary: £49,159 per annum 5K welcome bonus, up to 10k bonus
Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bedded home in Bicester This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives in building services from the ground up – from recruiting and developing a strong team to ensuring the home provides high-quality care in line with Ofsted standards.
You will work closely with the Responsible Individual and wider leadership team to deliver outstanding outcomes for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
At least 2 years’ recent experience in a supervisory/managerial role within a Registered Children’s Home
Strong knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations & Ofsted frameworks
Proven ability to lead, inspire, and develop staff teams
Full UK Driving Licence
Beds: 2
Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire
Type: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Ofsted Rating: Good
You’ll be part of a well-established, charity-owned provider recognised as one of Ofsted’s top 10 providers nationally. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding, they are dedicated to providing young people with safe, nurturing, and stable homes.
Career Growth: Be at the forefront of setting up a new home with clear progression routes
Professional Development: Ongoing training and qualification support
Attractive Benefits Package:
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Medicash – Claim back dental, optical & specialist treatment costs
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with free counselling sessions
Access to internal health & wellbeing team
Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays & Blue Light Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Sponsorship is not available
Applicants with only CQC experience (no Ofsted Registered Children’s Home experience) will not be considered
All offers are subject to enhanced DBS, right to work checks and satisfactory references (DBS paid for by employer)
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and want to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people, apply today.
For a confidential chat, email us at job@sgscare.co.uk
Apply now and be part of something incredible.
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
