Job Description

Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
Salary: £46,781 per annum plus £10,000 bonus
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Home
Service Users: Young People (YPs) with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Qualifications Required:

• QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards)

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Registered Children's Home setting in a supervisory role
• Thorough understanding of regulations and legislation within a Children's Home setting
• Ability to work closely with the Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership
• Full UK Driving Licence

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 2
• Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire
• Type of YPs: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Ofsted Rating: Brand new home, aiming for Good or Outstanding
• Ratio of staff to children: To be established

Who we are looking for...

We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to set up and manage a brand-new 2-bedded children's home in Brackley. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building services from the ground up, including recruiting and developing a strong team. If you have a deep understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and a commitment to improving the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!

Who you will be working for...

You will be joining a well-established, charity-owned provider of residential children's homes, recognised as one of Ofsted's top 10 providers. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding, they are committed to providing young people with a safe, stable, and supportive home environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values purpose and innovation.

Company Size: Large
Number of Homes: Multiple homes across the UK
Future Plans: Expansion and continued improvement of services
Other Services: Residential care, education, and specialist support for young people

Why this Home & Company?

✅ Progression Opportunity – Be a key part of setting up a new home with strong career growth potential
✅ Qualification Support – Opportunities for continued professional development
✅ Benefits:

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Medicash – Claim back costs for dental, optical, and specialist treatments
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with 8 free counselling sessions
• Wellbeing support – Access to an internal health and wellbeing team
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and access to Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus (£500 per successful applicant)

✅ Ethos & Culture – A child-centred, supportive, and innovative environment where young people thrive

Important Information:

🚫 Sponsorship is NOT available
❌ Candidates with only CQC experience and no Ofsted Registered Children's Home experience will NOT be considered
✅ All successful applicants will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including right to work checks, enhanced DBS check (covered by the employer), and satisfactory references

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to lead a brand-new home, we encourage you to apply today!

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📞 For a confidential chat, email us at job@sgscare.co.uk

Apply now and be part of something amazing! 🌟