Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager

Location:

Eastbourne. Salary: up £70,000 per annum (depending on experience). Full-Time | Permanent. Relocation Support Available for the Right Candidate. Full UK Driving Licence Preferred.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a specialist residential service supporting children and young people with Learning Disabilities (LD), complex behaviours, and mental health needs. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organisation that is committed to delivering outstanding, therapeutic care. You'll be supported by an experienced central team, allowing you to focus on leading your home, developing your staff, and achieving the very best outcomes for the children in your care.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager or an established Deputy Manager ready to take the next step, we'd love to hear from you.

As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring children receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care within a therapeutic environment. You will lead and inspire your team, ensuring the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations while promoting positive outcomes, emotional wellbeing, and stability for every young person.

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead, support, and develop Deputy Managers, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a trauma-informed and therapeutic culture throughout the home.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support plans, and safeguarding practices.
• Ensure high-quality recording, audits, and quality assurance processes are maintained.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, CAMHS, therapists, and families.
• Lead recruitment, staff development, supervision, and performance management.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, and operational budgets.
• Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving positive Ofsted outcomes.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Children's Home Manager, Care Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager within residential childcare.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities, complex behaviours, or mental health needs.
• Calm, resilient, and therapeutic leadership style.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (completed, working towards, or willing to undertake).
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Competitive salary of £70,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-related bonus scheme up to £20,000
• Private healthcare.
• 24/7 GP access.
• Company pension.
• Gym membership contribution.
• Dedicated HR, recruitment, finance, training, and therapeutic support teams.
• Ongoing leadership development and CPD opportunities.
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation.
• Relocation support available for suitable candidates moving to the area.

This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and all relevant safer recruitment checks. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.

If you're an experienced residential childcare leader looking for your next challenge with a provider that values therapeutic practice, staff development, and outstanding outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.