Graduate Trainee Residential Manager Apprentice

Your Journey with Sunbridge:

This isn't a desk job; you will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of our specialist residential homes which as you’d expect operate 24/7. You will work alongside experienced leaders, learning exactly what it takes to provide a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for children who need it most.

What you will be doing:

Shadowing & Mentoring: Work directly under the wing of an experienced Registered Manager to understand regulatory standards (Ofsted), team management, and safeguarding excellence Operational Experience: Understanding what outstanding care provision looks like by gaining hands on experience as an integral part of the team Operational Leadership: Gain hands-on experience in staff supervision, rota management, and budget oversight Advocacy & Care: Develop deep insights into child-centred practice, working to improve outcomes for our young people every single day Professional Qualifications: We support you through the necessary care, leadership and management qualifications required to step into a Registered Manager role. This includes completion of the level 3 diploma Level 4 Children, Young people and families practitioner and the Level 5 Children, Young people and families Manager qualifications as part of the program which will be fully funded

Training:

Children, Young People and Families Practitioner Level 4.

Training Outcome:

Are you a passionate, driven graduate looking to make a tangible impact on the lives of children and young people? Do you have the ambition to lead, the empathy to nurture, and the desire to build a career that truly matters?

Sunbridge Childcare Ltd is expanding, and we are on the lookout for our next generation of leaders. We aren’t just offering a job; we are offering a structured career path into the heart of high-quality residential childcare. We are seeking two motivated, resilient, and forward-thinking graduates to join our team in the North East of England as a Trainee Registered Manager.

Your Journey with Sunbridge:

This isn't a desk job; you will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of our specialist residential homes which as you’d expect operate 24/7. You will work alongside experienced leaders, learning exactly what it takes to provide a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment for children who need it most.

Are You Our Ideal Candidate?

We aren’t necessarily looking for years of experience - we are looking for the right character who is passionate about pursuing a career in residential childcare who can demonstrate the following:

You hold a degree (any discipline, but a passion for social care, psychology, education, or sociology is a bonus) You are a leader in the making: You have the confidence to make decisions and the emotional intelligence to lead a diverse team You have grit: You are resilient, calm under pressure, and unfailingly reliable You are ambitious: You want to climb the ladder, but you want to do it by helping others succeed Full UK Driving Licence: Essential for traveling between our sites in the North East

Employer Description:

Sunbridge Childcare Ltd is expanding, and we are on the lookout for our next generation of leaders. We aren’t just offering a job; we are offering a structured career path into the heart of high-quality residential childcare. We are seeking two motivated, resilient, and forward-thinking graduates to join our team in the North East of England as a Trainee Registered Manager.

Working Hours :
40 hours per week (shift pattern) Mixture of weekdays, evening and weekends.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience