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Registered Manager Solo Children's Home

SGS Care


Job Location:

Widnes - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Job Title: Registered Manager Childrens Residential Care

Location: Wigan

Salary: 45000 per annum DOE 5000 Annual Bonus Management Incentive Plan (Share Options)

Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Childrens Home

Service Users: Solo Home Specialist Embrace Service

Qualifications Required: Level 3 Residential Childcare (Essential) Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (Preferred or willingness to enrol within 6 months)

Experience Required: Minimum 2 years experience in childrens residential care including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

Working Hours: Full-time Days On Call

The Home:

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a specialist solo childrens home in Wigan as part of one of the UKs largest and most established childrens care providers. The service provides a highly individualised and therapeutic environment where young people are supported to feel safe understood and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Number of Beds: Solo Home

Who We Are Looking For:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.

You will be responsible for leading all aspects of the home including safeguarding compliance team development care planning quality assurance and ensuring the home consistently delivers high standards of care in line with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills a child-centred approach and the ability to create a positive and nurturing culture for both young people and staff.

Who You Will Be Working For:

You will be joining one of the UKs leading providers of childrens residential care specialist education fostering and therapeutic services. The organisation operates nationally and has a long-established reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

Future Plans:

Our client continues to invest significantly in childrens residential services and leadership development offering long-term career progression opportunities within a growing national organisation.

Other Services: Childrens Homes Specialist Residential Services Education Therapeutic Services Fostering Services and Specialist Care Provisions.

Why This Home & Company:

This opportunity offers the chance to lead a specialist solo service where genuinely child-focused care is at the centre of everything delivered. You will have the autonomy to shape the homes culture develop a high-performing team and make a meaningful difference to a young persons life every day.

As part of a larger organisation you will also benefit from extensive support resources and career development opportunities.

Training / Qualifications:

Comprehensive induction programme

Management Development Training Programme

Leadership Academy development pathway

Continuous professional development opportunities

Support towards Level 5 qualification where required

Benefits:

Up to 45000 salary DOE

Annual quality and commercial bonus of up to 5000

Management Incentive Plan (Share Options)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing Programme

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Employee Rewards and Discounts

Long Service Awards

Ongoing leadership development and training

Strong operational and leadership support

Ethos:

Our client is committed to providing safe nurturing therapeutic and relationship-led care that enables young people to thrive develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Culture:

The service promotes a supportive child-focused and collaborative culture where staff are empowered to develop professionally while delivering exceptional care and support.

Essential Requirements:

Full UK Driving Licence

Level 3 Residential Childcare Qualification

Experience working within an Ofsted Registered Childrens Home

Minimum 2 years residential childcare experience

Minimum 1 year supervisory experience within the last 5 years

Knowledge of Quality Standards SCCIF and childcare legislation

Strong leadership organisation and communication skills

Experience supporting children with emotional behavioural and social difficulties

Sponsorship is not available.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients dedicated team apply today.

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Required Experience:

Manager