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Registered Manager

Location: Edinburgh
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £47,000 (dependent on qualifications & experience)

Reporting To: Senior Management Team

Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in residential childcare? Join our client, a well-established charitable organisation in Edinburgh, dedicated to providing therapeutic care and education for children who have faced early years trauma. As the Registered Manager, you’ll lead a committed team to deliver high-quality, nurturing residential care for children aged 5–18.

The organisation offers:

* A therapeutic education service, including an outdoor learning team.

* A comprehensive residential care service with five cottages and a day service cottage.

* Integrated support services, such as therapeutic and wellbeing initiatives, finance, HR, and IT.

This role is integral to creating a safe, supportive environment that enables vulnerable children to thrive.

Key Responsibilities:

* Leadership & Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of our residential cottages, ensuring high standards in line with our core values and regulatory requirements.

* Child-Centered Care: Foster a nurturing atmosphere where children feel secure and supported, with an emphasis on trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.

* Team Development: Lead, train, and motivate a multidisciplinary team, supporting their growth and development.

* Compliance & Quality Assurance: Ensure that all care practices meet SSSC standards and national child protection guidelines.

* Risk & Care Planning: Oversee the development and implementation of individual care and risk assessment plans tailored to each child’s needs.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Essential: A qualification meeting SSSC standards for registered managers in residential childcare- SVQ Social Services (Children and Young People) SCQF Level 9 & Any award in management that is certificated at or above SCQF Level 8 (min 60 credits) and mapped against the National Occupational Standards: Leadership and Management for Care Services SCQF 10.

* Experience: Proven experience in a senior role within residential childcare, working with children who have complex social, emotional, and behavioural needs.

* Leadership: Strong background in managing and inspiring a team in a care setting.

* Knowledge: Thorough understanding of child development, childcare legislation, and a commitment to promoting children’s rights.

* Driving License: Full, clean driving license.

What the organisation offers:

* Professional Development: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities.

* Wellbeing Support: Enhanced wellbeing programs, including access to fitness resources and mental health support.

* Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, life assurance, enhanced leave for family support, and a healthy work-life balance.

If you’re passionate about leading a team to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, apply today to be part of a community dedicated to changing lives through compassionate care and support.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please click apply and send an up-to-date CV in support of your application in the first instance. For more information about the positions available and a detailed job description, please contact Danielle Frame, Steve More or Sean Carruthers at 21 HSC. Suitable applicants will be contacted with a view to securing an interview with the Service Managers of the service and will be invited for an initial face to face/teams interview with one of our recruitment team.

21HSC is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment