Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Blackburn

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 + KPI Bonus
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD)
Experience Required: Registered Manager / senior management experience within Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential settings, with strong Learning Disabilities experience

The Home:
Number of beds: 4-bed home

This is a rare opportunity to join our client at an exciting stage, with a fully refurbished children’s home that is ready to open. The staffing team is already in place, and the final key appointment needed is an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service through registration and opening.

This is a Learning Disabilities provision, so previous LD experience is essential. Our client is seeking a manager who understands how to create stable, nurturing, structured environments that deliver exceptional outcomes for children and young people with additional needs.

Who we are looking for:

Our client is looking for an experienced, child-focused Registered Manager with proven experience in children’s residential care and a strong background supporting young people with Learning Disabilities.

The successful candidate will be confident leading an Ofsted registration process from the beginning, including SC1 / SC2 submissions, and building a high-performing, stable home environment.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Established children’s residential care provider with 6 Homes

This is a provider built around supporting its staff properly and creating long-term career opportunities.

You will be supported by an in-house Responsible Individual with 16 years of children’s residential management experience, alongside an experienced senior leadership team with extensive sector knowledge.

A standout part of this business is its staff retention. They do not rely on agency staffing, and the majority of their team have progressed internally, creating a stable, committed, values-led culture.

Future plans:
Growth-focused organisation with opportunities for progression as the group expands

Why this home & company:

🏡 Fully refurbished home ready to open
👥 Full staff team already in place
📈 Strong internal progression culture, with 90% of staff developed and promoted internally
🤝 No agency staffing model, creating consistency for young people
🧠 Strong operational support from highly experienced leadership
💙 Employer focused on supporting and retaining its people

Progression:
Clear long-term progression opportunities within a growing children’s residential group

Benefits:
Health insurance
Fuel card

Culture:
A stable, supportive culture focused on developing and retaining high-quality staff, with long-term commitment to both employees and young people

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:
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.
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For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact: job@sgscare.co.uk