Job Description

Job Title: Residential Registered Manager
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £35,037.45 per annum
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Boys aged 6-18 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Carlisle
• Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Neglect
• Ofsted Rating: N/A (Brand New Service)
• Ratio of Staff to Children: In line with regulatory requirements

Who we are looking for...
We are seeking an experienced and qualified Residential Registered Manager who can inspire their team and provide strong, approachable leadership. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people in care and a passion for making a difference in their lives.

Who you will be working for...
This is an opportunity to join North Lakes Children’s Services, a well-established local provider of therapeutic residential care and education. The organisation focuses on improving resilience, self-esteem, and life skills for young people in care.

Why this Home & Company...

• Career Progression: Excellent opportunities for development within the organisation
• Training & Qualifications: Comprehensive training in Child Development, Attachment Theory, PACE Model, and more
• Benefits:
  • 6 weeks annual leave entitlement
  • Company pension scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
  • Overtime and additional holiday pay on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Requirements:

• Qualifications:
  • Level 3 Residential Childcare/Families Practitioner Diploma or equivalent
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or equivalent
• Experience:
  • Experience in managing an Ofsted-registered Children’s Home
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies
• Other Requirements:
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (paid for by the company)

Important Information:
🚫 Sponsorship is not available.
🚫 Individuals with only CQC experience and who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today. Click the apply button or contact us for more information.

📧 For more details or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at job@sgscare.co.uk