Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration
Dual Registration Salary: £80,000 per annum + company vehicle
Working Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Annual Leave: Starting at 32 days, increasing to 35 days
Service: Children’s Home – Solo or 2-bed home
Service Users: YPs aged 11–17, EBD / Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent, or willingness to work towards
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years working with children (last 5 years), including at least 1 year in a senior/management role
Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time
Number of Beds: Up to 2 beds
Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
Ratio of staff to children: High staff focus, small homes for personalised care
We are seeking accountable, experienced, and positive Residential Home Managers who:
Lead small children’s homes with purpose and compassion
Manage staff, care planning, safeguarding, communication, reporting, and compliance
Ensure policies and procedures are fully implemented and effective
Develop constructive working relationships within the wider community to improve outcomes for children
Ensure staff have the right skills, experience, and qualifications to provide continuity of care
Manage the home in an aspirational and inspiring way for children and staff
Key Skills & Experience Required:
Supervision or management experience in a residential children’s home
Experience working with children, young people, and families
Knowledge of inter-agency work
Familiarity with children’s care planning, risk assessment, and review processes
Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the impact of abuse or neglect
Knowledge of education, health, social, emotional, and psychological needs of looked-after children
Small, focused provider of children’s homes
Supportive management team with professional development opportunities
Management workshops, 1:1 and group coaching for Home Managers and Deputy Managers
Child-focused and outcome-driven environment
Clear route towards Responsible Individual role
Professional growth with ongoing coaching, workshops, and support
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or support to achieve equivalent)
Competitive salary and bonuses
Company vehicle (for dual registration)
32–35 days annual leave
10% bonus plus £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration
Supportive, collaborative team environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children’s lives
Nurturing and aspirational environment for both children and staff
Emphasis on professional development and continuous learning
Child-focused care, transparency, and collaboration across teams
🚫 Sponsorship is not available
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a professional, supportive team, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
📧 For more information or to book a confidential chat:
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.
