Children's Home Registered Manager

Sgscare; Bradford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential childcare organization in Bradford is seeking a Children’s Home Registered Manager. You will inspire and lead teams, ensuring compliance with Ofsted while delivering therapeutic care. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ Level 3 and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management. This role offers a salary of £47,500 to £55,000 plus performance-related bonuses, with opportunities for progression and additional benefits including substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Annual bonuses up to £18,000

Relocation package up to £5,000

224 hours annual leave

Service awards up to £600

MediCash for health services

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in residential childcare.
• At least 2 years supervising and managing staff.
• Recent Ofsted Good or Outstanding outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and develop strong teams in a residential environment.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Deliver therapeutic, child-centered care.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of Ofsted compliance

Child-centred care

Team development

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

🏡 Children’s Home Registered Manager

Job Title: Children’s Home Registered Manager

Location: Bradford

Salary: £47,500 – £55,000 + up to £18,000 in performance-related bonuses

Working Hours: Full-time (management rota / flexible to service needs)

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs – SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in Children & Young People’s Workforce
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Experience in Years Required: Minimum 5 years within residential childcare
• Management Experience: At least 2 years supervising and managing staff
• Recent Ofsted Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Employment Type: Permanent

The Home

• Number of Beds: Small children’s residential home
• Location: Bradford
• Type of YPs: SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties
• Ofsted Rating: Good / Outstanding
• Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio

Who we are looking for…

A confident and experienced Registered Manager. A leader who can inspire, develop, and retain strong teams. Someone who understands how to make a house a home. Strong knowledge of Ofsted compliance and safeguarding. Passionate about therapeutic, child-centred care.

Who you will be working for…

• Large, well-established residential childcare organisation
• 30+ children’s homes across the UK
• Accredited within therapeutic and community-based care networks
• Strong organisational support including HR, IT, Education & Psychology
• Clear growth and expansion plans

Why this Home & Company…

Progression Opportunity: Long-term senior leadership opportunities; ongoing support through Ofsted inspections.

Qualification Opportunity: Level 7 leadership training; Advanced therapeutic qualifications.

Benefits:

• Up to £18,000 annual bonuses (paid quarterly)
• Up to £5,000 relocation package (if applicable)
• 224 hours annual leave, increasing to 248 hours after 4 years
• Additional 3.5 days leave (birthday, wellbeing, volunteering & festive half-day)
• £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) service awards
• Up to £500 special recognition award
• MediCash – cashback on dental, optical, physio & wellbeing services
• Engagement days, team building & house holidays
• Group Life Assurance (3x annual salary after probation)

Ethos & Culture

• Therapeutic, trauma-informed, child-first care
• Inclusive, reflective, and values-led; strong internal support frameworks

Note

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people and want to lead a high-quality residential service, we encourage you to apply today.

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