Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Salary: £44,982.00 – £50,605.00 per annum (DOE) 10% discretionary bonus Number of Sleeps Required: N/A Pay Per Sleep: N/A Service: Children’s Home Service Users: YPs with EBD and LD Qualifications Required: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (England) or Care Services Leadership and Management SCQF Level 10 (Scotland) Or willingness to work towards it Experience in Years Required: Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children's residential setting (within the past 5 years) At least 1 year’s experience in a leadership or supervisory role in the past 5 years Employment Type: Permanent The Home: Number of Beds: Varies (2-3-bed homes) Location: Cumbria, Lancashire, Yorkshire, St Helens, and across Scotland Type of YPs: EBD, LD, Trauma, Neglect, CSE, CCE, PSB Ofsted Rating: Varies by home Ratio of Staff to Children: High staffing levels to support therapeutic practice ( 1-1 ) Who we are looking for… A motivated and experienced Registered Manager who thrives in a nurturing, therapeutic, and dynamic care setting. You’ll be passionate about supporting vulnerable young people and adept at leading teams in line with therapeutic models of care. Strong leadership, excellent safeguarding knowledge, and a commitment to professional growth are essential. Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants with only CQC experience who have not worked in an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home will not be considered. Who you will be working for… SGS is proud to be recruiting on behalf of one of the UK’s leading providers of therapeutic residential care for children and young people. A well-established and continually expanding organisation 56 children’s homes across the North of England and Scotland A mission-led company with over 22 years of experience Additional services include independent schools and therapeutic clinical support teams Strong progression pathways, training support, and staff retention strategies Why this Home & Company… Progression Opportunity: Internal promotion is a key focus, with development routes into Cluster Manager, Quality Assurance, Area Manager, Clinical, and L&D roles. Qualification Opportunity: Funded qualifications and a full induction into therapeutic parenting and Proactive training. Benefits: Private Medical Insurance Medicash (dental, optical, counselling, 24/7 GP, gym discounts) Life Assurance x2 33 days holiday Pension Scheme (Scottish Widows) Enjoy Benefits platform – tech, cars, and lifestyle salary sacrifices Blue Light Card & referral bonuses Funded DBS/PVG & professional memberships Ethos & Culture: Built on accountability, collaboration, consideration, and progression. The company proudly refers to itself as a family, focused on creating happy homes and schools where nurture exists and hope flourishes. How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join a professional and dedicated team, we 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 SGS – Specialists in Children’s Home | Recruitment & Retention