Ofsted Registered Manager

Supportive Senior Management | New Home | Decision Making Role | Competitive Salary | Generous Annual Leave

Ofsted Registered Manager

Essex / Southend-On-Sea - Up to £75,000

We’re currently supporting a highly regarded children's residential care provider in opening abrand-new 8-10 bed children’s home in Brighlingsea, supporting young people aged 11–17 with Learning Disabilities and complex needs, and we’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the service from the ground up.

You’ll be responsible for setting up and overseeing the full operational management of the home, recruiting your team, ensuring compliance with all regulatory frameworks, and creating a safe, trauma-informed environment where children can thrive.

• Full autonomy to run the home how you see fit
• Salary up to £75,000
• Easily commutable from London
• Bonus on Ofsted registration
• Bonus in full occupancy
• Generous annual leave
• Pension, training & more

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)
• 4+ years’ experience in residential childcare (incl. 2+ years in management)
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards & care regs
• Skilled in team leadership, service development & partnership working

If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking to further your career and start a brand-new home, leading a therapeutic and values-driven children's home in Essex, I'd love to hear from you.

To apply,contact Chris on  or email your CV to  to arrange a confidential chat.