Dual Registered Manager – 2 x 2-Bed Homes

Sgscare; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization in Barnsley seeks a Dual Registered Manager to lead two small residential homes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in childcare, managing teams effectively to ensure high-quality care. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses for outstanding performance, and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Petrol allowance for business use

Pension scheme

Bonus structure for achieving Outstanding

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in residential childcare within last 5 years.
• Minimum 1 year supervising or managing staff.
• Full UK manual driving licence and own car required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two 2-bed children’s homes.
• Ensure high-quality care in line with legislation.
• Oversee staffing and development of teams.

Skills

Leadership & Management

Understanding of Ofsted

Safeguarding

Team Development

Behaviour Management

Education

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)

Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)

Job description

🌟 Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager – 2 x 2-Bed Homes 🌟

📍 Location: Barnsley

🏡 Provision: Two Children’s Residential Homes (2-bed each) – Supporting young people aged 7–17

⏳ Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week

💰 Salary: £51,000 base

💰 Potential Take-Home: Up to £61,800 with bonuses

🔹 About the Role

Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking to step up and take on a bigger challenge? This is a rare opportunity to lead two small, settled 2-bed homes, each with dedicated staff teams already in place.

As the Dual Registered Manager, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensure high-quality care delivery, and lead your teams to achieve excellent outcomes for the young people. You’ll champion safeguarding, promote emotional resilience, and create nurturing, child-centred homes that empower young people to thrive.

✅ What We’re Looking For

• QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)
• Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in residential childcare (within last 5 years)
• Minimum 1 year supervising or managing staff
• Strong understanding of Ofsted, safeguarding, and children’s home legislation
• Full UK manual driving licence + own car
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams

📌 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage two 2-bed children’s homes
• Ensure high-quality care in line with legislation, Ofsted frameworks, and internal policies
• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, behaviour management & risk management
• Maintain accurate record keeping and contribute to monitoring systems
• Support, develop, and supervise staff teams
• Oversee admissions and discharges
• Chair meetings internally & externally
• Lead on service development and embed best practice
• Participate in on-call rota; sleep-ins if required to support the homes

🎁 Why Join This Organisation?

🚀 Bonus Structure:

• £3,000 per home for achieving Outstanding – up to £6,000
• Full Occupancy Bonus: £400 per month
• On-call payments: £25 weekdays / £35 weekends

✨ Additional Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Petrol allowance when using your own car (business insurance required)
• Monday–Friday core hours (9am–5pm)
• Pension scheme
• Opportunities to influence and develop the service at a senior level

📩 How to Apply

If you’re passionate about leading high-quality children’s homes and want to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Click ‘Apply’ now or get in touch for more details.

📞 Call: 01423 393 019

📧 Email: [e-mail]

This organisation is committed to safeguarding children. Successful applicants will undergo Enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with Safer Recruitment standards.