Registered Manager - Relocate

Position: Registered Manager - Relocate  | Up to £70,000
Registered Manager - Relocate to Eastbourne | Up to £70,000 + Bonus + Relocation Support

Job Title:

Registered Manager

Location:

Eastbourne (RELOCATION CANDIDATES FROM ACROSS THE UK ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist Children's Residential Home in Eastbourne. This is a leadership role requiring strong clinical awareness, calm and consistent management, and the ability to build a resilient, well supported staff team capable of meeting the needs of young people who require predictability, safety and specialist support.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for creating an environment where young people feel understood, safe and supported to develop independence and life skills, while ensuring the home meets and exceeds Ofsted and regulatory standards.
You will be supported by strong central functions including HR, finance, recruitment, training and a multidisciplinary therapy team, allowing you to focus on delivering high quality care and leadership within the home.

We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers across the UK who are looking to relocate to Eastbourne. If you're seeking a fresh challenge with an ambitious and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Registered Manager you will:

Hold full responsibility for the safe and effective running of the home

Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015

Lead and develop a stable team of Deputy Managers, Senior Coaches and Residential Support Workers

Promote a therapeutic culture across the home

Ensure staff feel supported, confident and able to manage complex behaviours safely

Oversee care planning, behaviour support strategies and risk management

Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied

Lead serious incident reviews, audits and quality improvement processes

Work closely with external professionals including social workers, education providers, CAMHS and therapists

Embed trauma informed approaches across the service

Ensure young people experience consistency, routine and emotional safety

Support staff to use de-escalation, positive behaviour support and reflective practice

Manage staffing, rotas and recruitment in line with safer recruitment practices

Monitor budgets and operational performance

Ensure training, supervision and development plans are delivered to staff

About You:

We are looking for someone who combines strong leadership with genuine compassion for young people with complex needs.

You will have:

Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Care Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children's Residential Home

Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks

Experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, Complex Behaviours or Mental Health needs

A calm, reflective and trauma informed leadership style

The ability to build stable teams in complex and challenging environments

Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (completed, in process, or willing to complete)

What We Offer:

Competitive salary package

Performance related bonus scheme

Private healthcare

24/7 GP access

Strong central services team, including HR, finance, recruitment, training and therapy

Gym membership contribution

Extensive training and CPD opportunities

Leadership mentoring and internal progression pathways

Pension scheme
Safer Recruitment  
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.

If you are a passionate leader who is ready to create stability and meaningful change for young people, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join a provider who is committed to high quality care and outstanding outcomes for young people