Job Description

Our Client Seeks Service anambitious and compassionate Registered Manager for a full time position based in Kingston upon Thames

Type:

3-bed Children's Home (EBD - Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties)

Ages:

8 to 17 years

About the client

We are an ambitious and compassionate organisation committed to transforming the lives of children and young people who have experienced trauma or emotional and behavioural challenges.

Our new 3-bed home will provide a nurturing, therapeutic environment where every young person feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead our first children's home through Ofsted registration and beyond.

As part of our growth plans, we have two additional properties identified for dual registration, offering fantastic progression opportunities for the right person to advance into a multi-home or senior management role -- with salary growth up to 75,000.

The starting salary for registering the 3-bed EBD home is up to 60,000.

Our mission is to provide high-quality care for children and young people, underpinned by the principles of support, choice, and empowerment. We aim to deliver an outstanding standard of professional care that enables children to thrive, while fostering growth and inclusivity among our dedicated staff team.

What We Offer

? Competitive salary and performance-related incentives

? Clear career progression and growth opportunities

? Supportive senior management and professional development

? Opportunity to shape and develop a new service from the ground up

? 28 days holiday entitlement

? Extra day of annual leave on your birthday

? Pension scheme

? Cycle to work scheme

? DBS check covered by Willow Tree Kids Care

? Bonus schemes for performance (negotiable)

? Free onsite parking

? Casual dress and company events

? Discounted or free food

The Role

As Children's Home Manager, you will:

? Support the Directors and Responsible Individual to achieve Ofsted registration (application in progress)

? Manage the home efficiently in line with legislation, policies, and the Statement of Purpose

? Drive high-quality care, aiming for a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating

? Lead, recruit, train, and supervise staff

? Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of children and young people

Implement recommendations from inspections and Regulation 44 reports

? Provide written reports for reviews, case conferences, and senior management meetings

Operational Responsibilities

? Manage the day-to-day running of the home and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Children Act

? Maintain an in-depth understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice

? Ensure all recommendations from inspections and Regulation 44 reports are implemented within designated timescales

? Deliver strong communication and partnership with professionals, families, and external agencies

? Ensure that high standards of care, education, and personal development are consistently maintained

Recruitment and Leadership

? Provide effective leadership and management of the home

? Recruit, induct, train, and supervise a strong staff team

? Create a culture and ethos that supports the complex needs of each young person

? Promote the education, physical health, and emotional well-being of all children and young people

? Ensure the highest possible standards of physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural care

Qualifications and Experience

? Minimum of 2 years' experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children

? At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role within a children's residential or similar setting

? Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce - Essential

? Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) - Essential or working towards

? Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager meeting Ofsted criteria

Benefits Summary

? Salary: 50,000 - 75,000 per annum (DOE and progression)

? 28 days holiday + birthday leave

? Pension & bonus schemes

Career progression within a rapidly growing organisation

? Supportive management team

? Free onsite parking & cycle to work scheme

? DBS paid by employer

If you're a passionate and ambitious leader with a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to 60,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

Are you over the age of 19? Do you have any healthcare related qualifications? Are you willing to complete all required training?
Work Location: In person