Job Title: Residential Home Manager 🏡
Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum + 10% bonus + £1,000 for successful Ofsted registration
Dual Registration Salary: ÂŁ80,000 per annum + company vehicle
Working Hours: Full Time – 40 hours per week
Annual Leave: Starting at 32 days, increasing to 35 days
Service: Children’s Home – Solo or 2-bed home
Service Users: YPs aged 11–17, EBD / Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent, or willingness to work towards
Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years working with children (last 5 years), including at least 1 year in a senior/management role
Employment Type: Permanent | Full Time
The Home:
* Number of Beds: Up to 2 beds
* Location: Bedfordshire / North Hertfordshire
* Type of YPs: Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
* Ratio of staff to children: High staff focus, small homes for personalised care
Who we are looking for…
We are seeking accountable, experienced, and positive Residential Home Managers who:
* Lead small children’s homes with purpose and compassion
* Manage staff, care planning, safeguarding, communication, reporting, and compliance
* Ensure policies and procedures are fully implemented and effective
* Develop constructive working relationships within the wider community to improve outcomes for children
* Ensure staff have the right skills, experience, and qualifications to provide continuity of care
* Manage the home in an aspirational and inspiring way for children and staff
Key Skills & Experience Required:
* Supervision or management experience in a residential children’s home
* Experience working with children, young people, and families
* Knowledge of inter‑agency work
* Familiarity with children’s care planning, risk assessment, and review processes
* Understanding of safeguarding, child protection, and the impact of abuse or neglect
* Knowledge of education, health, social, emotional, and psychological needs of looked‑after children
Who you will be working for…
* Small, focused provider of children’s homes
* Supportive management team with professional development opportunities
* Management workshops, 1:1 and group coaching for Home Managers and Deputy Managers
* Child‑focused and outcome‑driven environment
Why this Home & Company…
Progression Opportunity:
* Clear route towards Responsible Individual role
* Professional growth with ongoing coaching, workshops, and support
Qualification Opportunity:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or support to achieve equivalent)
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonuses
* Company vehicle (for dual registration)
* 32–35 days annual leave
* 10% bonus plus ÂŁ1,000 for successful Ofsted registration
* Supportive, collaborative team environment
* Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on children’s lives
Ethos & Culture:
* Nurturing and aspirational environment for both children and staff
* Emphasis on professional development and continuous learning
* Child-focused care, transparency, and collaboration across teams
đźš« Sponsorship is not available
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to join a professional, supportive team, click the apply button or contact us for more information.
For more information or to book a confidential chat:
📧 job@sgscare.co.uk
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