Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + bonuses
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), SEMH, Autism and Learning Disabilities
Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
Experience Required: Previous experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home

The Home:
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a brand new 4-bed children’s home in Cherry Willingham, Lincoln. The service will support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), providing a safe, structured and nurturing environment where young people can rebuild trust, develop resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

As the Registered Manager, you will take ownership of the registration, launch and operational leadership of the home, building a strong culture from day one and ensuring excellent care standards throughout.

Number of beds: 4

Ofsted rating: New service – awaiting registration

Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a confident, experienced and passionate Registered Manager who can lead from the front and create a stable, therapeutic environment for young people.

You will need:

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• A full UK driving licence held for at least 12 months
• A resilient, empathetic and child-focused leadership style
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted compliance and operational leadership
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
• Experience managing referrals, occupancy and team development

Who you will be working for:
Our client is a growing children’s residential care provider with an established reputation for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes.

Company type/size: Large growing provider

Future plans:
Our client is continuing to expand its residential care offering, creating long-term progression opportunities for experienced leaders.

Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join a provider with a strong track record of Good and Outstanding homes, whilst taking ownership of a brand new service where you can shape culture, standards and outcomes from the beginning.

Progression:
Clear progression opportunities into Regional leadership roles.

Training / qualifications:
• Full 2-week induction programme
• 6-month supported induction
• Ongoing in-house and external training

Benefits:
• Annual Partnership Share Scheme
• 10% KPI annual bonus
• 32 days annual leave
• Your birthday off each year
• Additional paid stand down days for exceptional contribution
• Enhanced annual leave based on service length
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support
• Monthly team recognition rewards
• Meals provided whilst at work
• Company pension
• Company events
• £200 unlimited referral bonus scheme
• Enhanced DBS paid for by employer

Ethos:
This provider is committed to delivering exceptional outcomes for children and young people by creating safe, supportive and empowering environments.

Culture:
A fast-growing, ambitious and supportive organisation that values diversity, high performance and genuine passion for improving young people’s lives.

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.
To apply, click the apply button or contact us for more information.

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