Salary: £48,000 – £55,000 per annum + bonus opportunities
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Children and young people with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, 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:
Our client is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead one of their established children’s homes in Hartlepool. This is an opportunity to join a provider with a strong track record of delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a safe, secure and nurturing environment where young people can thrive, whilst leading and developing a high-performing staff team.

Ofsted rating: Good or Outstanding

Who we are looking for:
Our client is looking for a resilient, passionate and experienced leader who is committed to delivering exceptional care and outcomes for children and young people.

You will need to have:

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• A full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 12 months
• A positive, proactive and solutions-focused approach
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people

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

Company type/size: Large growing provider

Future plans:
Continued growth and career development opportunities into Regional leadership roles.

Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to join a provider where quality care is a genuine priority. With homes consistently achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings, you will be joining an organisation committed to delivering excellent outcomes and investing in both young people and staff.

Progression:
Clear progression opportunities into Regional roles for high-performing leaders.

Training / qualifications:
• Full 2-week induction programme
• 6-month supported induction
• Training delivered through partner providers and in-house certified instructors
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Benefits:
• Annual Partnership Share Scheme
• 10% KPI annual bonus
• 32 days annual leave
• Birthday off each year (additional paid leave day)
• Paid stand-down days for exceptional performance
• Enhanced annual leave after 2 and 5 years’ service
• Employee wellbeing tools and support
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Member of the Month recognition scheme
• £200 unlimited refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Company events
• Enhanced DBS paid for by employer

Ethos:
A child-centred organisation focused on creating Outstanding outcomes and helping young people rebuild stability, confidence and positive futures.

Culture:
Supportive, ambitious and fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on recognising performance, investing in staff development, and celebrating individuality.

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