Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Dumfries, and Galloway DG11
Salary: £44,982.00 - £50,605.00 per annum (DOE) + 10% discretionary bonus
Number of Sleeps Required: N/A
Pay Per Sleep: N/A
Service: Children's Home
Service Users: YPs with EBD and LD
Qualifications Required:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or
Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland)
Or willingness to work towards it
Experience in Years Required:
Minimum 2 years' experience in a children's residential setting (within the past 5 years)
At least 1 year's experience in a leadership or supervisory role in the past 5 years
Employment Type: Permanent
The Home:
Number of Beds: Varies (2-3-bed homes)
Location: Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, St Helens, and across Scotland
Type of YPs: EBD, LD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB
Ofsted Rating: Varies by home
Ratio of Staff to Children: High staffing levels to support therapeutic practice ( 1-1 )
Who we are looking for A motivated and experienced Registered Manager who thrives in a nurturing, therapeutic, and dynamic care setting. You'll be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and adept at leading teams in line with therapeutic models of care. Strong leadership, excellent safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to professional growth are essential.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.
Applicants with only CQC experience who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children's Home will not be considered.
Who you will be working for SGS is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading providers of therapeutic residential care for children and young people.
A well-established and continually expanding organisation
56 children's homes across the North of England and Scotland
A mission-led company with over 22 years of experience
Additional services include independent schools and therapeutic clinical support teams
Strong progression pathways, training support, and staff retention strategies
Why this Home & Company Progression Opportunity:
Internal promotion is a key focus, with development routes into Cluster Manager, Quality Assurance, Area Manager, Clinical, and L&D roles.
Qualification Opportunity:
Funded qualifications and a full induction into therapeutic parenting and +Proactive training.
Benefits:
Private Medical Insurance
Medicash (dental, optical, counselling, 24/7 GP, gym discounts)
Life Assurance x2
33 days holiday
Pension Scheme (Scottish Widows)
Enjoy Benefits platform - tech, cars, and lifestyle salary sacrifices
Blue Light Card & referral bonuses
Funded DBS/PVG & professional memberships
Ethos & Culture:
Built on accountability, collaboration, consideration, and progression. The company proudly refers to itself as a family, focused on creating happy homes and schools where nurture exists and hope flourishes.
How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we encourage you to apply today.
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SGS - Specialists in Children's Home Recruitment & Retention