Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

Pebbles Care Limited; Penrith; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A Residential Child Care Provider is seeking a Registered Manager in Penrith, UK, to lead a team in delivering exceptional care for children and young people. Candidates must have a relevant Level 4 qualification and experience in residential settings, with strong leadership and communication skills. The role offers a competitive salary between £44,982 and £50,605 annually, along with various benefits including a discretionary bonus and medical insurance, fostering a supportive work environment.

Benefits

10% discretionary bonus

33 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Cash back healthcare plan

Employee referral scheme

Access to salary sacrifice benefits platform

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience in children's residential care within the last five years.
• At least one year of experience leading or supervising a team in a care home environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the team to maintain OFSTED compliance.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
• Provide support from leadership and psychology teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relationship-building skills

Proficient verbal communication

Proficient written communication

IT skills

Education

Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England)

SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland)

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager, looking for your next opportunity in Residential Child Care?

Pebbles Care is on the lookout for an OFSTED Registered Manager who can deliver outstanding outcomes for our children and young people.

To join us in this new role, you will need a minimum of:

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England) or Qualified to SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Have worked for two years in the last five years in a residential child care setting, and have a minimum of one year’s experience in the previous five years leading and supervising a team.
• A strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and quality standards.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you!

Your role and responsibilities as Registered Manager

You will lead and inspire your team, maintain OFSTED compliance, and create a safe, nurturing environment where our young people can thrive. With full support from senior leadership and our in‑house psychology team, you will have the resources to succeed.

What we can offer you

Your starting salary is between £44,982and £50,605.26per annum, depending on experience, qualifications, and training.

• Your working hours are 40 per week, Monday to Friday.
• You will receive a 10 % discretionary bonusper annum.
• 33 days annual leave per annum
• We will fund relevant and essential qualifications.
• Auto‑enrolment into our salary sacrifice pension scheme (Scottish Widows)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Assurance / Death in Service x 2 basic salary
• Cash back health care plan (Medicash), allows you to claim for dental and optical treatments, discounted gym memberships, 24/7 access to a GP, free access to counselling and much more.
• Blue Light Card for store discounts
• An employee referral scheme
• Access to our employee salary sacrifice benefits platform - Enjoy Benefits

What sets Pebbles apart from other care providers?

• We specialise in providing residential child care for vulnerable young people aged 8 to 18.
• Our mission is to continue to lead the way in offering bespoke therapeutic care and education to vulnerable young people.
• Our fifty‑six homes across North England and Scotland are of an extremely high standard. We also have three well‑established schools for children and young people.
• Our vision for 2026 includes innovative growth.
• We have a wealth of skills and knowledge to share with you, along with 22 years of experience supporting young people in unlocking brighter futures.
• Pebbles offers excellent employee benefits and discounts that support your health and well‑being. We also like to have fun and respect each other.

Additional benefits and rewards

• Tailored interview process, based on your short pre-interview assessment.
• A full induction, including a detailed introduction to therapeutic parenting.
• Training in our therapeutic restraint program +Proactive
• Instant access to our employee portal and intranet page
• Quarterly newsletters
• We will pay for updating your disclosure certificate and professional membership fees if they are relevant and essential to your role.

Essential qualities that we look for

• Level 4 Children and Young People Practitioner Qualification (England) or Qualified to SCQF Level 7 / HNC (Scotland) or Level 3 Residential Childcare.
• Two years of experience, within the past five years, working in children’s residential care,
• One year’s experience within the past five years, leading or supervising employees in a care home environment,
• Excellent leadership and relationship‑building skills,
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills,
• A willingness to attain your Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England)
• Highly responsible and accountable when it comes to safeguarding our children and young people,Exceptional knowledge of safer recruitment practices
• Proficient IT skills and experience in using Microsoft packages,
• A full, valid UK driver’s license

Desirable qualities that we look for include

• Qualified or working towards Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership Management (England)
• Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting

Are you ready to join our family?

Do not delay! We operate a proactive recruitment process, and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may decide to close the recruitment process before the end date.