Registered Manager

SGS Care•Lancaster, CA

6d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious leader to take the next step in their residential career as a Registered Manager for a children's home. This role involves delivering high-quality, safe, and nurturing care for four children aged 8-18 with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties. The Registered Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff practice, maintain strong safeguarding arrangements, and drive continuous improvement in line with regulations. The position requires confident leadership to ensure care is child-centred, outcomes-focused, and responsive to individual needs, including maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working. The role also involves supporting and developing the team through supervision, mentoring, and training.

Requirements

A Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children.
Experience of managing staff teams within a residential setting.
Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to lead with confidence, professionalism, and resilience.
Genuine passion for children's homes.
Strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children.
Must complete an enhanced DBS check and meet safer recruitment requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Registered Manager.

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, safe, and nurturing care.
Oversee day-to-day operations of the children's home.
Lead staff practice and development.
Maintain strong safeguarding arrangements and drive continuous improvement.
Ensure care is child-centred, outcomes-focused, and responsive to individual needs.
Maintain robust safeguarding systems, safe staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working.
Support and develop the team through supervision, mentoring, and care-focused training.
Lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, and respond to incidents.
Ensure the home protects and promotes the welfare of children at all times.