Registered Manager Residential Child Care
Location: South Yorkshire, Barnsley
Salary: £44,100 £49,613 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible working considered)
Registered Manager Opportunity Residential Childrens Care
Are you an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong background in supporting children and young people? We are seeking a Registered Manager to oversee the operations of a high-quality residential home for children and young people aged 818.
This is a greatopportunity to join a 22 year,well-established care provider undergoing an exciting phase of growth and development. The successful candidate will lead a committed team in delivering therapeutic, child-centred care within a supportive and dynamic environment.
Role Overview
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding are maintained. You will foster a nurturing, stable, and homely atmosphere aligned with a therapeutic parenting model.
This role is ideal for an experienced manager who values a collaborative approach, encourages team development, and is committed to helping young people achieve positive outcomes.
Key Benefits
* Competitive salary: £44,100 £49,613 p.a. (DOE)
* 10% discretionary annual bonus
* £5,000 welcome bonus
* Relocation support (within the UK)
* 33 days of annual leave
* Funded qualifications and training
* Private medical insurance
* Life assurance (2x basic salary)
* Health cashback plan (dental, optical, GP access, counselling & more)
* Employee referral scheme
* Discounts via Blue Light Card and other employee benefits platforms
* Access to pension scheme (salary sacrifice)
Why This Role?
* Opportunity to join an expanding and innovative care organisation
* Excellent support from senior leaders and in-house specialists
* High-quality residential homes and services rated to excellent standards
* Strong focus on staff wellbeing, development, and career progression
* Meaningful, rewarding work helping young people build brighter futures
Further Benefits Include
* Full induction, including therapeutic parenting framework
* Refresher training in behaviour support (e.g., Team Teach / CALMS)
* Funded DBS and professional membership fees (where applicable)
* Regular internal updates and communications
* Access to internal wellbeing and employee engagement initiatives
Essential Requirements
* Level 4 qualification in Children and Young People (England), or SCQF Level 7/HNC (Scotland), or Level 3 Residential Childcare
* Minimum of 2 years experience working in residential child care (within the last 5 years)
* At least 1 years experience in a supervisory or leadership role in a care setting
* Strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of safer recruitment
* Excellent communication, leadership, and IT skills
* Full UK driving licence
* Willingness to complete a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or SCQF Level 10 (Scotland)
Desirable Attributes
* Already enrolled on or qualified in a leadership and management programme
* Understanding or experience of therapeutic parenting practices
Interested?
If you are passionate about making a real difference and have the experience and drive to lead a dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.
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