Clustered Registered Manager

Sgscare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Leeds is seeking an experienced Cluster Registered Manager. You will lead multiple homes and mentor staff while ensuring high care standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in children's residential care and will be committed to a nurturing approach. This role offers a salary of £44,100 – £49,613 per annum and various benefits, including a 10% discretionary bonus and private medical insurance.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

33 days annual leave

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance (2x salary)

Employee referral scheme (£400 per referral)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in children's residential care.
• Minimum of 1 year in a supervisory or leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple homes with a therapeutic approach.
• Mentor staff and maintain high care standards.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Supervision or leadership experience

Mentoring and relationship-building

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner or equivalent

Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma

Job description

Job Title: Cluster Registered Manager
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Salary: £44,100 – £49,613 per annum (Pro Rata, Depending on Experience)
Number of Sleeps Required: None
Pay Per Sleep: N/A
Service: Children’s Home
Service Users: YPs aged 8 to 18 with EBD and LD
Qualifications Required:

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner (England), SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Willingness to achieve Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 in Care Services Leadership (Scotland)

Experience in Years Required:

• Minimum of 2 years within the past 5 years in children’s residential care
• Minimum of 1 year within the past 5 years supervising or leading a care team

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Varies – 1 (Solo) to 3-bed homes
• Location: Cluster across North England or Scotland
• Type of YPs: EBD, LD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB
• Ofsted Rating: Varies across homes (High standards consistently maintained)
• Ratio of staff to children: High staffing ratios for personalised care

Who we are looking for…

An experienced and passionate Registered Manager who thrives on mentoring others and is excited by the opportunity to lead multiple homes. You’ll be a forward-thinking leader with a therapeutic approach, a deep commitment to safeguarding, and exceptional relationship-building skills. This is a fantastic step-up opportunity for a seasoned manager who enjoys variety and is ready for greater responsibility and regional impact.

Who you will be working for…

You’ll be joining a well-established, large-scale residential child care provider with 56 homes across the UK, including Cumbria, Lancashire, Scotland, Yorkshire, and St Helens. The organisation has nearly 22 years of experience supporting young people and continues to expand through acquisitions and innovation. With two schools and a dedicated in-house clinical team, they are leaders in therapeutic residential care.

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity

⭐ Cluster Managers have first refusal on any upcoming Registered Manager posts
⭐ Clear pathway to roles such as Quality Improvement Manager or Area Manager
⭐ Internal L&D programme for leadership development, including lateral progression into clinical, commissioning, or L&D departments

Qualification Opportunity

🎓 Fully funded training and qualifications
🎓 Team Teach / CALMS intervention refresh
🎓 L5 Diploma / SCQF Level 10 Leadership Development

Benefits

💷 £44,100 – £49,613 per annum (pro rata)
🎁 10% discretionary bonus per annum
🏖️ 33 days annual leave
🏥 Private Medical Insurance
💀 Life Assurance (2x salary)
💳 Medicash cashback plan – Dental, Optical, GP, Counselling, Gym
🛍️ Enjoy Benefits salary sacrifice scheme – Tech, appliances, cars
🔵 Blue Light Card
👥 Employee referral scheme (£400 per successful referral)
👨🏫 Full induction and therapeutic parenting training
🏆 Monthly recognition awards + Annual Manager Conference

Ethos

Rooted in therapeutic parenting and PACE, the care model prioritises nurture and hope. Homes are structured like families, and leadership is considerate, collaborative, accountable, and progressive.

Culture

💛 A team that views itself as a family
📈 Highly supportive structure including QA Managers and Area Managers
📢 Values-driven and mission-led, committed to seeing every child thrive
🌱 Young people stay on average 2 years, highlighting stability and strong attachment

🚫 Sponsorship is not available
🚫 Applicants with only CQC experience and no prior experience in Ofsted-registered children’s homes will not be considered
🚘 Full UK Driving Licence required

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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