Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Sgscare; Ringwood; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's care provider is seeking a Registered Manager for their residential home in a rural setting near Ringwood, England. The role involves leading a small team and ensuring the highest standards of care for children under 16. Applicants should have relevant experience and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. This position offers a competitive salary and supportive work environment focused on therapeutic care.

Benefits

DDP Level 1 & 2 training

Emotional support embedded

Genuine internal progression

Monthly supervisions

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a leadership role within a Children’s Residential setting.
• Experience managing or deputising in a children's home.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small but high-functioning residential home.
• Champion relational practice and therapeutic care.

Skills

Understanding of therapeutic care

Emotional intelligence

Knowledge of Ofsted regulations

Child-centred approach

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

🌟 Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home 🌟
📍 Location: Ringwood,South-West Hampshire (approx. 10 minutes outside Ringwood in a Rural Location)
💰 Salary: £36,000 – £45,000 (once registered), up to £60,000 for dual registration (depending on experience)
⏳ Working Hours: Flexible rota – not fixed 9–5 (e.g., 2pm–10pm for mentoring or should you wish to be present for a family contact session)
🛌 Number of Sleeps Required: Only when covering staff absence
💷 Pay Per Sleep: £55
🏡 Service: Children’s Home
🧒 Service Users: Children under 16 with EBDl and mild LD
🎓 Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
📅 Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years in a leadership role within a Children’s Residential setting
📝 Employment Type: Permanent

🏠 The Home:

• Number of Beds: 2
• Location: Rural setting near Ringwood
• Type of YPs: Children under 16 with EBD, mild LD, trauma, neglect
• Ofsted Rating: Awaiting registration or rated (depending on home)
• Ratio of Staff to Children: 1:1

👤 Who we are looking for…

We are looking for a passionate, grounded Registered Manager who has the emotional intelligence, resilience, and professional maturity to lead a small but high-functioning residential home. This person must understand therapeutic care, champion relational practice, and be committed to leading with warmth, clarity and accountability.

You will have:

• Experience managing or deputising in a children's home
• Knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• A therapeutic, child-centred approach
• The ability to mentor and lead a settled and skilled team

🏢 Who you will be working for…

You’ll be joining a small, values-led provider with a flat structure – where Directors, RMs, and Support Workers work in genuine partnership.

• Size & Structure: Flat structure with 2 Directors, RI, RMs, Deputy Managers, Seniors & RSWs
• Number of Homes: 5 beautiful rural homes
• Other Services: supported accommodation for care leavers aged 18+

💖 Why this Home & Company…

• Be part of a home where children sleep through the night
• Join a company that has a track record of supporting the same YPs for over a decade
• Work under Directors who began as Support Workers – they get it
• Receive DDP Level 1 & 2 (Managers only) training and specialist CPD as well as PACE training
• Supervisions twice monthly during your first 6 to 12 months and emotional support embedded
• Work in a therapeutic, rural environment where children truly come first
• Genuine internal progression – leadership team promoted from within

📩 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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