Job Description

Job Title: Trainee Registered Manager
Location: Wigan

Salary: £46,000 rising to £55,000 upon registration
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: Solo home
Qualifications Required: Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare
Experience Required: Experience within children’s residential care and leadership experience within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home environment preferred

The Home:
This is an opportunity to join a new solo children’s home in Wigan, supporting the setup and development of a specialist residential service. The role would suit an experienced Deputy Manager, Team Leader, or aspiring Registered Manager looking to progress into registration with support and development. 🏡

Number of beds: Solo home

Who we are looking for:
Our client is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual who is ready to progress into a Registered Manager position. You will play a key role in helping establish and develop the home, supporting the implementation of strong practice standards, safeguarding, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.

The successful candidate will be passionate about children’s residential care and confident supporting a therapeutic and nurturing environment. This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career with structured progression into registration. 📈

Who you will be working for:

Future plans:
Our client is continuing to invest in children’s residential services and is seeking individuals who want to grow alongside the organisation.

Other services: One the UK leading providers of Children's Home and Specialist Residential Schools

Why this home & company:
This is a rare opportunity to be involved in the development of a new solo provision from an early stage. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership and have genuine input into the culture, standards, and long-term success of the home.

Progression:
Clear progression to Registered Manager with salary increase to £55,000 upon successful registration. 🚀

Training / qualifications:
Ongoing training and development opportunities available.

Benefits:

• Salary increase upon registration

• Opportunity to progress into Registered Manager

• Supportive leadership structure

• Opportunity to help shape a new service

• Long-term progression opportunities

Ethos:
Our client is committed to providing safe, stable, and nurturing care for children and young people through relationship-led and child-centred practice.

Culture:
The service aims to create a supportive and positive team culture focused on consistency, safeguarding, development, and positive outcomes for young people. 🤝

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