Job Title: Children’s Home Registered Manager – Specialist Mental Health
Location: Newmarket
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum DOE + up to £10,000 annual bonus + £5,000 welcome bonus
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Home – Specialist Mental Health
Service Users: Children aged 12–18 years with mental health needs, including high-risk behaviours and self-injurious behaviours
Qualifications Required: Level 3 Children’s Residential Care (essential); Level 5 Leadership & Management (preferred or to be completed within 6 months)
Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
The Home:
A specialist 2-bed children’s home supporting young people with complex mental health needs. The service forms part of a wider therapeutic site and offers a multi-disciplinary approach, including access to clinical professionals and education staff. The focus is on stabilisation, therapeutic support, and positive transitions.
Number of beds: 2
Who we are looking for:
An experienced and passionate Registered Manager with strong leadership capability and a genuine interest in supporting young people with mental health needs. You will be confident managing risk, leading teams, and delivering high-quality, therapeutic care in line with Ofsted standards.
Who you will be working for:
Our client is a leading UK provider of children’s residential care and specialist education services, operating as part of a wider national care group.
Company type/size: Large national provider
Why this home & company:
This is an opportunity to lead a highly specialist service with strong clinical support and infrastructure. The organisation offers a structured environment with clear expectations, investment in leadership, and a focus on achieving positive outcomes for young people with complex needs.
Progression:
Opportunities to progress within a large national organisation, including leadership pathways and involvement in wider service development.
Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction and ongoing access to a leadership academy, including management development programmes focused on behavioural leadership, team development, and reflective practice.
Benefits:
Competitive salary package with performance-related bonuses
£5,000 welcome bonus (paid on registration)
Management Incentive Plan linked to long-term company performance
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Programme
Recommend a Friend scheme
Discounts on restaurants and family days out
Long Service Awards
Pension scheme
Ethos:
A commitment to delivering high-quality, therapeutic care where young people are supported to achieve meaningful outcomes in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment.
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
Mission statement...
To help SMEs get the talent they need to help grow their businesses.
Our promise…
Deliver a Passionate Manager, at a Realistic Price, who can hit the ground running, within 21 days; allowing you to continue to build, consolidate and progress your business.
So who are we…
We help SMEs in the Children’s Service Sector, who struggle to find highly skilled and experienced Middle and Senior Management within Budget.
