Children's Home Registered Manager

  • Sgscare
  • Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Mar 27, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical Management

Job Description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Home

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £47,500 - £55,000 + up to £18,000 in bonuses

Working Hour: Full-time / Shift pattern

Hourly Rate: Not specified

️ Number of Sleeps Required: As required

Service: Children's Home

Service Users: YPs - SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties

Qualifications
  • NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
  • Minimum 5 years in residential care of children
  • At least 2 years in a supervisory/management role
  • Achieved "Good" or "Outstanding" Ofsted rating in previous inspections

Employment Type: Permanent

The Home
  • Number of Beds: Small residential children's home
  • Location: Ipswich, Suffolk
  • Type of YPs: SEMH, EBD, Trauma, Behavioural & Emotional Difficulties
  • Ofsted Rating: Good / Outstanding
  • Ratio of Staff to Children: High staff-to-child ratio
Who we are looking for
  • Experienced, enthusiastic, and determined Registered Manager
  • Strong leadership and team-building skills
  • Able to inspire and support a team of Deputies, Seniors, and Support Workers
  • Committed to delivering outstanding, child-centred care
Role Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage your own children's home and team
  • Ensure children have a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment
  • Oversee Ofsted compliance and home operationsSupport staff with development, training, and wellbeing
  • Work closely with psychologists, education services, and other specialists
Who you will be working for
  • Large, national residential care provider
  • Over 30 homes across the UK
  • Therapeutic, trauma-informed, and child-focused approach
  • Robust organisational support including IT, HR, and Marketing
Why this Home & Company

Progression Opportunity: Training options for Level 7 and therapeutic qualifications

  • Up to £5,000 relocation package if relocating for the role
  • Performance related bonuses up to £18,000 per year
  • 224-248 hours holiday plus 3.5 additional days
  • £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years) service awards
  • Up to £500 special recognition award
  • Support with Ofsted inspections
  • Team engagement days, house holidays, and team building activities
  • MediCash scheme for medical/wellbeing reimbursements
  • Group Life Assurance: 3x annual salary on successful probation

Ethos & Culture: Inclusive, therapeutic, and child centred, supported by REACH and GRACE frameworks

Sponsorship is not available

How to Apply:

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