Registered Manager

Registered Manager 
Thurrock
Permanent | Start ASAP
£80,000
On-site working

CVs are being reviewed immediately and interviews will be taking place week commencing 1st July 2026

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to take on a pivotal role where you will shape a brand new children’s home from the ground up? You will report directly into the Operations Director and play a critical role in preparing the service for its first Ofsted inspection, while also influencing the future growth of additional homes. This is your opportunity as a Registered Manager to step into a high-impact position with real autonomy, where your decisions will directly affect outcomes for children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.

Your role as Registered Manager:

• Lead the setup and opening of a brand-new children’s home, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards
• Take ownership of Ofsted readiness, driving the service towards a positive inspection outcome
• Recruit and develop a strong team, including interviewing Residential Support Workers
• Implement robust care planning and safeguarding practices tailored to complex needs
• Work closely with senior leadership to support future service expansion

Your experience as Registered Manager:

• Hold a Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management (essential)
• Demonstrable experience leading Ofsted inspections with proven outcomes
• Strong background within children’s residential care, particularly EBD
• Confident in building teams and developing staff from the ground up
• Ability to drive standards, compliance and operational excellence

This Registered Manager opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a lasting impact. With plans to open a second home already in motion, your influence as a Registered Manager will extend beyond day one, giving you the chance to grow with the organisation.
If you’re interested in discussing this Registered Manager opportunity in more detail or know someone who this may be of interest to, please contact Angico on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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