Children's Home Dual Registered Manager (2 & 4 bed homes)

Job Title: Children’s Home Dual Registered Manager
📍 Location: Barnsley
💷 Salary: £54,000 per annum + bonuses (OTE up to £70,800)
⏰ Working Hour: 39 hours per week | Monday–Friday 9am–5pm (on-call rota required)
💰 Hourly Rate: N/A – salaried role
🛏️ Number of Sleeps Required: As required to cover shortfalls
💷 Pay Per Sleep: Included within salary / on-call arrangements
🏡 Service: Children’s Home
👥 Service Users: YPs | EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Needs)
🎓 Qualifications Required:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children & Young People)

• Level 3 Diploma in Children & Young People Workforce (or equivalent)
  📆 Experience in Years Required:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within the last 5 years in residential childcare

• At least 1 year in a supervisory or management role
  📄 Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

🚫 Sponsorship is not available

The Home:

• Number of Beds: Two homes – 1 x 2-bed & 1 x 4-bed

• Location: Barnsley

• Type of YPs: EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Needs)

• Ofsted Rating: Homes operating to high Ofsted standards

• Ratio of staff to children: Established staffing teams in place

Who we are looking for… 🌱

An experienced and motivated Dual Registered Manager to oversee two children’s residential homes. You will be responsible for the day-to-day management, ensuring high-quality care, compliance, and positive outcomes for young people.

You will:

• Lead and manage both homes in line with legislation, regulations, and Statements of Purpose

• Promote safeguarding, child protection, and young people’s rights

• Lead, supervise, and develop staff teams

• Ensure high standards of care aligned with Ofsted requirements

• Manage admissions and discharges

• Oversee care planning to meet physical, emotional, psychological, and social needs

• Prepare for and attend inspections, audits, and meetings

• Undertake on-call duties on a rota basis

• Write and oversee concise, evaluative reports

• Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the homes

Who you will be working for… 🏢

• Well-established children’s residential care organisation

• Medium-sized provider with a long-standing reputation

• Multiple residential homes

• Future plans: Continued service development and quality-led growth

• Other services: Residential care for children and young people

Why this Home & Company… ⭐

🚀 Progression Opportunity:

• Senior leadership involvement

• Opportunity to lead multiple homes and influence service direction

🎓 Qualification Opportunity:

• Ongoing professional development and leadership support

🎁 Benefits:

• £3,000 Outstanding Ofsted bonus per home (£6,000 total)

• Full Occupancy Bonus – £900 per month

• On-call payments: £25 weekdays / £35 weekends

• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

• Petrol allowance (business insurance required)

• Pension scheme in line with government guidance

🧠 Ethos:

• Relationship-based care

• Emotional resilience and positive life outcomes

🤝 Culture:

• Child-centred

• Values-led and supportive senior leadership

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, they 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