Job Description:

Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location: Sutton, South London
Salary: £60,000 per annum + £5,000 bonus
Opportunity: Brand-new children’s residential home

An exciting opportunity to lead a new children’s residential home

Are you an experienced Children’s Home Manager looking for an exciting new challenge? Or are you an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career?

We are recruiting a Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a brand-new children’s residential home in Sutton, South London. This is an excellent opportunity to establish a new service, build a strong team and create a positive, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.

We are also keen to hear from experienced Deputy Managers who have the right skills, knowledge and ambition to progress into their first Registered Manager role.

The Role

As Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management, development and performance of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality, safe and individualised care.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the establishment and development of a new children’s residential service.

• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, legislation and safeguarding requirements.

• Creating a safe, supportive and child-centred environment.

• Recruiting, developing and managing a dedicated team of residential care staff.

• Developing care plans, risk assessments and effective safeguarding procedures.

• Managing budgets, staffing, rotas and day-to-day operations.

• Building positive relationships with local authorities, social workers and other professionals.

• Driving continuous improvement and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Experience within children’s residential care.

• A strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection and Ofsted requirements.

• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop a team.

• Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills.

• A commitment to providing high-quality, child-centred care.

Deputy Managers ready to step up are encouraged to apply, provided they have the relevant experience and are ready to take on the responsibility of leading a children’s home.

What’s on Offer?

• £60,000 basic salary

• £5,000 bonus

• The opportunity to lead a brand-new children’s residential home.

• The chance to shape the culture, standards and development of the service from the outset.

• An exciting career opportunity for an established Manager or an ambitious Deputy ready for progression.