Registered Manager

Sgscare; Melksham; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in Melksham is seeking a Registered Manager to oversee a children's home. You will be responsible for managing a team and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management and a proven track record in residential care. This position offers a competitive salary, a £12,000 joining bonus, and opportunities for professional development. This organization values quality and maintains a supportive culture.

Benefits

£12,000 joining bonus

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development

Clear career progression routes

Supportive management team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management role within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team in residential childcare.
• Achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Trauma-informed approaches

Team development

Compliance knowledge

Education

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

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager – £12,000 Joining Bonus 🎉

Location: Melksham, Wiltshire

Salary: £51,500

Working Hours: Full-time, permanent, Monday to Friday

Number of Sleeps Required: None

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: Young People (EBD)

Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People) or enrolled in it or willing to work towards it.

Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in a supervisory/management role within an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 4
• Location: Melksham, Wiltshire
• Type of YPs: EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)

Who we are looking for…

• ✨ A passionate and experienced leader with strong safeguarding knowledge and a proven track record in managing or deputising within children’s residential care.
• ✨ Someone committed to achieving positive outcomes for young people through trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.
• ✨ A motivator who can develop, guide and retain a skilled staff team.
• ✨ An individual confident in Ofsted inspections, compliance, and quality standards.

Who you will be working for…

A well-established residential childcare provider with multiple homes across the region. They are a growing organisation that values quality, equality, and diversity. This is a forward‑thinking company offering stability and strong future growth, while maintaining a supportive, family‑feel culture.

Why this Home & Company…

• 🌟 £12,000 joining bonus (paid in 3 increments at 3, 6 and 12 months)
• 🌟 Competitive salary package
• 🌟 Ongoing professional development and Level 5/leadership training opportunities
• 🌟 Clear career progression routes within an expanding organisation
• 🌟 Strong therapeutic ethos with a commitment to quality care and compliance
• 🌟 Supportive management team and positive workplace culture

Sponsorship is not available

A candidate with only CQC experience will not be considered

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 professional and dedicated team, they encourage you to apply today.

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