Registered Manager

Sgscare; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service in Gateshead is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a medium-dependency home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). The role involves developing a skilled team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, and collaborating with various professionals to meet the needs of young residents. If you're passionate about supporting children in need, apply today to join a dedicated team that values empowerment and stability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager in a children's home.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to lead a team and work in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a highly trained team delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Work closely with care providers to support each child's needs.
• Ensure a safe and positive environment for children.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Leadership skills

Understanding of Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

Team development

Education

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Registered Manager

Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (purpose-built home in a parkland setting, close to Gateshead Town Centre and a Metro station)

Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum (including bonus)

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Children and young people aged 8–18 (all genders), Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)

The Home: Number of beds: 6 (maximum Ofsted registration); Ofsted rating: Good; Accommodation: 5 en-suite bedrooms plus 1 annex (used to support independence and transition planning); Facilities & setting: New, purpose-built service with large bedrooms, spacious communal areas, outdoor playing area, and an attached individual apartment to support transition to independence. Set on a two-acre parkland site with good access to local amenities (shops, leisure facilities, GP, dental surgery) and transport links.

Who we are looking for

Our client is seeking an experienced and values-led Registered Manager to lead a medium-dependency children’s home supporting young people with EBD. You will be committed to delivering high-quality, long-term care and to creating a safe, positive, person-centred environment where children can thrive.

Responsibilities

You will lead and develop a highly trained team delivering therapeutic interventions based on the PACE model, supported by a Consultant Psychologist, and work closely with a multi-disciplinary network to ensure each child receives the right support at the right time.

Who you will be working for

You’ll be joining our client’s established management team, bringing 20+ years’ experience and a strong track record in community-based residential care for young people with complex behaviours. The service works in partnership with children, families, carers, local authorities and professionals to provide consistent, multi-disciplinary, person-centred planning and support.

Ethos

Our client’s aim is to provide the highest standard of care and support in a safe, positive, person-centred way, empowering each child to achieve their maximum potential. This includes:

Supporting children who have experienced trauma and adverse life events to feel safe, healthy and able to achieve

Promoting equality and diversity so children are not stigmatised or excluded

Ensuring care plans and risk assessments are personalised, reviewed regularly and reflect children’s wishes and feelings

Identifying, meeting and monitoring health needs effectively

Building a strong sense of belonging and long-term stability

Strengths-based support that focuses on interests, hobbies and hopes

Helping children maintain and build positive relationships with people important to them

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.

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