Job Description

Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home 🏡

Location: Leeds 📍

Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 per year (dependent on experience) plus performance bonuses 💷

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: Full-time, 40-hour contract with a flexible working pattern

Service: Children's residential care – solo placement and multi-bed residential homes

Service Users: Children and young people with complex EBD needs

Qualifications Required:

• Level 5 Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care
• Eligibility for Ofsted Registered Manager registration
• Driving licence

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare management or a senior supervisory role

The Home:

Our client operates both solo placement and multi-bed residential homes, supporting children and young people with complex needs in safe, nurturing environments.

Who we are looking for:

Our client is looking for an experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record of delivering quality outcomes for children with complex needs. You will have strong knowledge of Ofsted regulatory standards, the Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding.

In this role you will:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment
• Drive Ofsted regulatory compliance and maintain outstanding inspection standards
• Lead safeguarding and individual care planning for young people with complex needs
• Manage solo placement and multi-bed settings, adapting to each young person's needs
• Recruit, build and mentor a high-performing support team
• Contribute to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business grows

Who you will be working for:

Our client is a progressive, expanding organisation where experienced managers have genuine influence over standards and direction.

Future plans:

Continued growth, with the Registered Manager contributing to organisational strategy and quality improvement as the business expands 🚀

Why this home & company:

You will be supported by dedicated quality, compliance, recruitment and wellbeing teams, giving you the backing to focus on outcomes for young people.

Progression:

Clear progression pathways into Dual House Manager, Area Manager and Regional Manager roles 📈

Training / qualifications:

Fully funded ongoing specialist training and leadership development up to Level 7 🎓

Benefits:

• Performance bonuses based on young people's measurable progression
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Free private healthcare
• Company pension
• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Ethos:

Our client works to a CARE ethos:

• Career & progression – clear pathways into senior leadership
• Accountability & culture – high standards, zero tolerance for poor practice
• Recognition & relationships – expertise valued and rewarded
• Excellence & improvement – trauma-informed, person-centred care

Culture:

High standards, accountability and a commitment to trauma-informed, person-centred practice, where your expertise is recognised and rewarded 🤝

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