Locations: Clacton-on-Sea & St Osyth
Company: Sevello Children’s Homes
Salary: Up to £65,000 + Performance Bonus
Holiday: 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
Sevello Children’s Homes is an established and growing provider currently operating high-quality children’s homes across Essex. We are passionate about creating exceptional environments where children feel safe, valued, and supported to achieve positive outcomes.
We are now seeking an ambitious and experienced Dual Registered Manager to lead both our well-established solo home in Clacton-on-Sea and oversee the opening and development of our new home in St Osyth.
The Clacton home is an established, settled service with a strong team and a current GOOD Ofsted rating. Alongside this, you will take the lead in preparing and opening our new St Osyth home, giving you the opportunity to shape culture, build a team, and establish another outstanding service from the ground up.
At Sevello, we believe environment matters. Our homes are carefully designed to be warm, welcoming, and aspirational — but above all, we focus on delivering exceptional care and life-changing outcomes for children.
About the HomesClacton-on-Sea Home
- Established solo children’s home
- Stable and experienced team
- Currently rated GOOD by Ofsted
St Osyth Home
- New 2-bed children’s home
- Supporting young people aged 7–17
- Likely to support children on DoLs orders
- Therapeutic and outcome-focused approach
- Planned Ofsted registration submission: July 2026
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager looking to progress into dual registration and senior leadership within a growing organisation.
You will:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of both homes
- Lead the registration and opening of the St Osyth service
- Maintain and improve standards within the established Clacton home
- Develop and lead high-performing teams
- Drive compliance, safeguarding, and positive outcomes
- Work closely with senior leadership to support the continued growth of Sevello Children’s Homes
What We Offer
- Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and occupancy
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Strong support from highly experienced senior leaders
- Genuine progression opportunities into Operations and Regional leadership
- Opportunity to play a key role in the expansion of a growing provider
Sevello is actively exploring further developments and additional homes, creating exciting long-term career opportunities for ambitious leaders.
About You
- Significant experience within children’s residential care
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager
- Experience achieving positive Ofsted outcomes
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and Ofsted regulations
- Experience managing complex behaviours and therapeutic approaches
- NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People is essential
- Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification (or working towards)
- Confident leader with the ability to motivate, develop, and retain staff
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and young people
If you are looking for an opportunity to lead established and developing services, progress within a growing organisation, and make a genuine difference to young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now to join Sevello Children’s Homes and help us continue building exceptional services for children and young people.
Pay: £65,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
