Registered Manager

Sgscare; Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established children's care provider in Stockport is seeking a Hybrid Registered Manager for their Children’s Home. Candidates should possess a Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and have at least 3 years of experience in residential childcare, including supervisory roles. Responsibilities include leading a therapeutic environment and mentoring staff. The role offers a salary of £55,000 – £70,000, performance bonuses, and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus of up to £12,000 annually

£3,000 bonus for Outstanding Ofsted

Company pension

Casual dress

Flexitime

Free parking

Work-from-home options

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a residential childcare setting.
• 1+ year in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a therapeutic environment effectively.
• Inspire and mentor staff teams.
• Meet Ofsted’s fit person criteria.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Attachment-based practice

Leadership

Mentoring

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England)

Job description

Job Title: Hybrid Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Location: Stockport, Greater Manchester

Salary: £55,000 – £70,000 per year (inclusive of performance bonuses)

Working Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid – Minimum 25 hours per week at the home)

Hourly Rate: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Service: Children’s Home

Service Users: YPs with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Trauma, Neglect

Qualifications Required:

• Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (England) or working towards i

Experience in Years Required:

• Minimum 3 years in a residential childcare setting
• At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role

Employment Type: Fixed Term (24 months), Full‑time

The Home:

• Number of Beds: 4–5
• Location: Stockport
• Type of YPs: EBD, Trauma, Neglect
• Ofsted Rating: Targeting Good or Outstanding
• Ratio of staff to children: High staff‑to‑child ratio with Assistant Manager and two Deputy Managers on‑site

Who we are looking for…

An experienced leader with a strong grounding in trauma‑informed and attachment‑based practice. Someone with a proven track record in residential childcare and the ability to inspire, mentor, and safeguard both young people and staff teams. This role requires a resilient, committed individual with the emotional intelligence and professional integrity to meet Ofsted’s fit person criteria and lead a therapeutic environment effectively.

Who you will be working for…

A well‑established and values‑driven children’s care provider with a strong reputation for delivering therapeutic, relationship‑based support.

• Medium‑sized organisation with a growing presence
• Focused on consistent, long‑term outcomes for children
• Dedicated central team handling HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and reporting
• Family‑feel culture with high‑level senior leadership support

Why this Home & Company…

🌱 Progression Opportunity: Mentorship and structured development pathways for growth

📚 Qualification Opportunity: Support to complete Level 5 if currently enrolled

💰 Benefits:

• Performance‑related bonus of up to £12,000 annually
• £3,000 bonus for Outstanding Ofsted or £1,500 for Good
• Company pension
• Casual dress
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Work‑from‑home options
• Referral scheme

🚀 Ethos & Culture:

• Trauma‑informed, therapeutic, and attachment‑based care
• Staff wellbeing is prioritised through regular check‑ins and manageable workloads
• Recognition and autonomy embedded in the leadership structure

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

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