Registered Manager

Registered Managers

Locations: Edinburgh & the Lothians / Ayrshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Circa £47,000- £50,000 (dependent on qualifications & experience)

Reporting To: Senior Management Team

Are you a compassionate and experienced leader in residential childcare? As the Registered Manager, you ll lead a committed team to deliver high-quality, nurturing residential care for children.

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 the residential service, ensuring high standards in line with core values and regulatory requirements.
• Child-Centered Care: Foster a nurturing atmosphere where children feel secure and supported.
• 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 additional support needs/ 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.

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.