Registered Manager - Residential Child Care

Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Salary: £44,982 to £50,605 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Bonus: 10% discretionary annual bonus plus £5,000 joining bonus (paid in three instalments)

Overview

An established two-bed children's home in Barnsley is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager to lead the service. This is a fantastic opportunity to manage a small, stable team and provide high-quality care for young people aged 8 to 18 within a therapeutic, family-style environment.

You will be supported by an experienced senior leadership team and access to in-house therapeutic expertise to deliver consistent, nurturing care that enables young people to achieve positive outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

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Lead and manage all aspects of the home's day-to-day operations

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Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment

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Supervise, mentor, and develop care staff to maintain high standards

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Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safeguarding, and care standards

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Oversee care planning, quality assurance, and risk management

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Build effective relationships with professionals, families, and external agencies

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Maintain detailed records and demonstrate a strong focus on quality improvement

What's on Offer

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Competitive salary £44,982 to £50,605 DOE

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10% discretionary annual bonus

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£5,000 joining bonus (paid in instalments)

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33 days annual leave

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Fully funded qualifications and professional development

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Private medical insurance and life assurance (x2 salary)

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Health and wellbeing plan (dental, optical, GP, counselling, gym discounts)

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Pension scheme (salary sacrifice)

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Blue Light Card and employee benefits platform

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Full induction and therapeutic parenting training

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Updated Team Teach/Calms training

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Paid DBS updates and relevant membership fees

Essential Requirements

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Level 4 Diploma in Children & Young People (England) or equivalent

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Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare (within the last 5 years)

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Minimum 1 year's experience in a supervisory or leadership role (within the last 5 years)

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Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

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Excellent written and verbal communication

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Commitment to completing Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

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Sound understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices

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Confident IT skills

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Full UK driving licence

Desirable

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Working towards Level 5 Diploma or equivalent

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Experience of implementing therapeutic parenting approaches

Apply Now

If you are an experienced children's residential professional seeking a leadership role within a supportive and progressive organisation, apply today. Shortlisting is ongoing, and the position may close early once a suitable candidate is identified