Job Title: Registered Children's Home Manager Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire Salary: £46,781 per annum plus £10,000 bonus Working Hours: 40 hours per week Employment Type: Permanent Service: Children's Home Service Users: Young People (YPs) with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Qualifications Required: QCF Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or working towards) Experience Required: Minimum of 2 years recent experience working in a Registered Children's Home setting in a supervisory role Thorough understanding of regulations and legislation within a Children's Home setting Ability to work closely with the Responsible Individual and key individuals within the strategic partnership Full UK Driving Licence The Home: Number of Beds: 2 Location: Brackley, Northamptonshire Type of YPs: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Ofsted Rating: Brand new home, aiming for Good or Outstanding Ratio of staff to children: To be established Who we are looking for We are looking for an experienced and passionate leader to set up and manage a brand-new 2-bedded children's home in Brackley. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building services from the ground up, including recruiting and developing a strong team. If you have a deep understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and a commitment to improving the lives of young people, we want to hear from you! Who you will be working for You will be joining a well-established, charity-owned provider of residential children's homes, recognised as one of Ofsted's top 10 providers. With 92% of their homes rated Good or Outstanding, they are committed to providing young people with a safe, stable, and supportive home environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values purpose and innovation. Company Size: Large Number of Homes: Multiple homes across the UK Future Plans: Expansion and continued improvement of services Other Services: Residential care, education, and specialist support for young people Why this Home & Company? ✅ Progression Opportunity – Be a key part of setting up a new home with strong career growth potential ✅ Qualification Support – Opportunities for continued professional development ✅ Benefits: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Medicash – Claim back costs for dental, optical, and specialist treatments Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 support with 8 free counselling sessions Wellbeing support – Access to an internal health and wellbeing team Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and access to Blue Light Card Cycle to Work Scheme ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus (£500 per successful applicant) ✅ Ethos & Culture – A child-centred, supportive, and innovative environment where young people thrive Important Information: Sponsorship is NOT available ❌ Candidates with only CQC experience and no Ofsted Registered Children's Home experience will NOT be considered ✅ All successful applicants will be subject to a rigorous safer recruitment process, including right to work checks, enhanced DBS check (covered by the employer), and satisfactory references How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and want to lead a brand-new home, we encourage you to apply today! Click the apply button or contact us for more information. For a confidential chat, email us at job@sgscare.co.uk Apply now and be part of something amazing!