Job Title: Children's Home Registered Manager

Location: Gloucester

Salary: Up to £52,500 per annum DOE + £5,000 Welcome Bonus + £5,000 Annual Quality Bonus

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children's Home

Qualifications Required: QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children's Services (or equivalent), or willingness to commence within the first six months

Experience Required: Proven track record of successfully working with vulnerable children and young people. Comprehensive understanding of the statutory and regulatory framework for Registered Children's Homes.

The Home:

Number of beds: 4

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the opening of a brand-new children's home in Gloucester.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service from the ground up, creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment for young people who are making sense of adverse childhood experiences.

The successful candidate will lead and develop a stable, motivated team, ensuring consistently high standards of care and safeguarding. They will be a strong advocate for young people, ensuring their voices are central to all decision-making and care planning.

You will have excellent attention to detail, a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, and the ability to balance a hands-on management style with creativity, innovation and a positive, solution-focused approach.

Who you will be working for:

Our client provides high-quality care, education and therapeutic support through a multi-disciplinary approach. Their focus is on creating structured, stable and nurturing environments where children can feel safe, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential.

Company type/size: Large national care provider

Future plans:

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in delivering long-term strategic growth while helping transform the lives of children and young people.

Why this home & company:

🏡 Brand-new home with the opportunity to shape the culture and service from day one

🌟 Visible and supportive leadership team

🤝 Multi-disciplinary approach combining care, education and therapy

💙 Child-centred environment focused on relationships, stability and positive outcomes

🚀 Opportunity to influence and deliver long-term service development

Progression:

Excellent long-term career development opportunities through structured leadership programmes and ongoing support from senior leaders.

Training / Qualifications:

🎓 Comprehensive induction programme

🎓 Management Development Training Programme

🎓 Continuous professional development through the Leadership Academy

🎓 Access to a wide range of free online learning courses

Benefits:

💷 Up to £52,500 per annum DOE

💷 £5,000 Welcome Bonus paid upon successful registration

💷 £5,000 Annual Bonus for achieving budget and quality measures

💷 Participation in a Management Incentive Plan

🏖️ Additional Holiday Purchase Scheme

🍽️ Free meals whilst on shift

👥 Refer a Friend Scheme – £1,000 per successful referral

🏆 Annual Employee Awards Evening

🌟 Employee Recognition Schemes

❤️ Access to family and friends grant opportunities

Ethos:

Friendly, passionate and caring.

Positive, approachable and empowering.

Person-centred in approach, helping children and young people build confidence, independence and resilience.

Committed to innovation, continuous improvement and achieving outstanding outcomes.

Culture:

A supportive environment where leaders are visible, staff are valued and development is encouraged. Teams work collaboratively to create safe, nurturing homes where children can thrive and reach their full potential.

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