Lead and Shape a New Children's Home in Redhill
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new Children's Residential Home in Redhill, Surrey, supporting 3 young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Offering a competitive salary of £50,000–£65,000 per annum, with company car / mileage support available, this is an attractive opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional who wants genuine responsibility for developing and leading a new service.
The home has 5 bedrooms and will support 3 young people, providing the opportunity to establish a stable, nurturing and child-centred environment from the outset.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the development, leadership and effective day-to-day management of the home.
You will:
- Lead the development and operation of the new Children's Residential Home
- Recruit, lead, supervise and develop the residential staff team
- Maintain excellent safeguarding and child-centred practice
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance
- Establish a positive and consistent culture within the home
- Build effective relationships with Local Authorities, families and external professionals
- Monitor service quality and drive continuous improvement
- Promote stability and positive outcomes for young people with EBD
What We're Looking For
- Management experience within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent
- Level 5 Leadership & Management, or currently working towards it
- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations
- Proven leadership and staff-management skills
- Confidence in developing and leading a new residential service
Experienced Deputy Managers who are ready to progress into a Registered Manager position may also be considered.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- £50,000–£65,000 per annum
- Company car / mileage can be provided
- Brand-new Children's Residential Home
- 5-bedroom service supporting 3 young people
- Opportunity to shape the service from the beginning
- Genuine senior leadership responsibility
- Opportunity to build and develop a strong staff team
- Professional development and career progression
Right to Work
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Pay: £50,604.97-£65,073.96 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Do you hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
