Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD)

Warrington

Salary: £55,000 – £60,000k per annum

Bonus: Up to £13,000

We’re looking for a confident, experienced Registered Manager to lead two mixed-gender children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). 1bed and 2 bed.

This role is suited to a Registered Manager who understands the realities of running a children’s home and is ready to focus on leadership, care quality, and outcomes, without having to do everything alone. You’ll be supported by a strong head office team and a collaborative senior leadership structure.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you’ll have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, therapeutic, and child-centred care in line with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

You’ll lead a committed staff team, embed trauma-informed practice, and create a stable, nurturing environment where young people can feel safe, supported, and able to progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a 5-bed children’s residential home to a high standard of care and compliance

• Ensure safeguarding, therapeutic care planning, and risk management are consistently embedded

• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team, promoting reflective and trauma-informed practice

• Maintain Ofsted readiness, including audits, Regulation 44 visits, and action plans

• Deliver positive outcomes for young people through consistent, relationship-based care

• Work closely with the Responsible Individual and Area Manager

• Contribute to weekly management meetings and service development

Support & Structure

• Centralised head office support covering rotas, HR, recruitment, training, IT, and petty cash

• Shared senior on-call rota (1 in 7)

• Regular contact with senior leadership and clear governance

• A role designed to support you, not isolate you

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced Registered Manager within children’s residential care

• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People) or working towards

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed care, and therapeutic practice

• A confident, calm leader who can motivate and support teams

• A values-led professional committed to high-quality, child-centred care

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related bonus

• Reduced administrative burden through centralised support

• Supportive, values-driven senior leadership team

• Ongoing professional development and therapeutic training

• A stable service with a clear care ethos

About Us

We are a therapeutic children’s residential care provider committed to safeguarding, healing, and long-term positive outcomes. We believe in consistency, strong relationships, and providing young people with a safe, nurturing environment where they can grow and thrive.

How to Apply:

If this sounds like the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you!

📞 Call: 02380 118 223
📧 Email: belle@snghealthcare.co.uk

SNG Healthcare are advertising this role on behalf of our client. Please send your CV today – all applications will be reviewed within 24 hours, and you will receive a response from Belle Doswell.

Keywords: TEAM LEADER / SENIOR SUPPORT WORKER / SUPPORTED LIVING / ADULT SERVICES / LEARNING DISABILITIES / AUTISM / MENTAL HEALTH / CHALLENGING BEHAVIOUR / DEPUTY MANAGER / REGISTERED MANAGER