Registered Manager - Children's Home

Children’s Home Registered Manager

Location: Barnsley

Salary: £46,000 per annum (potential to earn up to £51,400 via Ofsted & Occupancy bonuses)

Working Hours: 39 hours per week, Full-time, Permanent

Number of Beds: 2

Type of YPs: Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD), Trauma, Neglect

This is a small, nurturing home designed to offer stability, safety, and emotional development for young people with EBD and trauma-related needs. The focus is on fostering meaningful relationships to support young people as they transition into adulthood.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead the Barnsley home. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on making a real difference in young people’s lives, can lead and inspire a team, and ensure high-quality care delivery in line with legislation and Ofsted standards.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or willingness to work towards it)
• Level 4 Children, Young People and Families Practitioner or Level 3 Residential Childcare
• Previous experience managing or supervising staff within an Ofsted-registered children’s home
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted frameworks (SCIFF)
• Proven leadership, team management, and people development skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Progression Opportunities: Internal promotions and leadership development encouraged
• Qualification Opportunities: Funded training including Level 5 Leadership & Management
• Ethos: Building emotional resilience and promoting independence
• Culture: Supportive, inclusive, and family-feel environment

• Overall management of the home, ensuring high-quality care and safeguarding
• Lead, develop, and supervise the team, including staff inductions, appraisals, and CPD
• Maintain compliance with all legislation, regulations, and policies
• Oversee admissions, discharges, care planning, and quality assurance
• Chair and participate in meetings with professionals, commissioners, and Ofsted
• Manage budgets, resources, and on-call responsibilities where required

• 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays
• On-call payments: £25 (weekdays), £35 (weekends)
• £3,000 bonus for outstanding Ofsted report
• Full occupancy bonus: £200 per month
• Petrol allowance (business insurance required)
• Pension scheme in line with government guidance

If you are passionate about improving outcomes for young people and ready to lead a home where your values truly matter, apply today!

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