Registered Manager, child

Children’s Home Registered Manager East Sussex
£49,875 – £55,000 + up to £18,000 in bonuses
Residential | Permanent

About the Role This organisation is seeking an individual who understands that a home is more than a building. It is safety. It is belonging. It is possibility.

They operate through a therapeutic, relational and innovative approach, underpinned by values of Integrity, Courage and Care. They listen, reflect, challenge and work together to fix what needs fixing.

As the organisation continues to grow, they are looking for enthusiastic and determined Children’s Home Registered Managers who know how to create a nurturing home where children feel understood, protected and supported to thrive.

The Registered Manager will lead their own team, shaping a culture defined by hope, stability and positive relationships. Through this leadership, children will receive exceptional care, strong role models and the foundations for brighter futures.

A £5,000 relocation bonus is available for candidates willing to move for the role.

The Organisation Is Looking for Someone Who:

• Has a minimum of 5 years’ experience in residential childcare
• Has at least 2 years’ experience supervising or managing staff
• Holds an NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce
• Holds the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Has achieved ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ in recent Ofsted inspections

What Makes This Opportunity Different

• A designated psychologist supporting each home and community
• Direct access to a specialist education service
• Industry‑leading therapeutic training with national experts
• Opportunities for direct therapeutic work with children
• Membership of professional therapeutic communities
• Child‑centred budgets and homes decorated to exceptional standards
• A supportive and reliable on‑call system
• Strong organisational support in HR, IT, Marketing and specialist systems — giving leaders the space to focus on what matters most

Why Work Here?

• Competitive salary with a range of performance‑related bonuses
• Up to £5,000 relocation package
• 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 after two years (plus bank holidays)
• An additional 3.5 days of leave (birthday, wellbeing, volunteering, festive half‑day)
• Long‑service awards: £200 (2 years), £400 (5 years), £600 (10 years)
• Up to £500 special recognition awards
• Full support through Ofsted inspections
• Ongoing training opportunities including Level 7 and specialist therapeutic qualifications
• Engagement days, team building and house holidays
• The opportunity to build and develop a full staff team (Deputy Manager, Seniors and Support Workers)
• MediCash access for health and wellbeing appointments

If you’re interested in discussing this opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Sarah Macrae on 0117 3137110 or apply today.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

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