Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home / Dual Registered Manager
Location: Frome, Somerset
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
* 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 12monthsand 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.
To apply for this rewarding opportunity, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat, please contact us at: job@sgscare.co.uk
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