Childrens Home Manager

We are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a leading, values-driven provider of residential childcare services, seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to take over a highly successful 5-bed EBD home in Pulborough.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity due to the planned retirement of the current Registered Manager. The home is currently rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted and provides care for 5 young females, with a particular focus on supporting those affected by CSE.

You’ll benefit from a structured handover alongside the outgoing manager, ensuring you are set up for success and fully supported in the transition.

Role: Registered Home Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + Bonuses (OTE £70k+ in Year 1)
Bonus: 5k Welcome Bonus + 21% Annual Performance Bonus
Annual Leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Type: Full-time, Permanent

? Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a consistently high standard of care.
• Provide strong, trauma-informed leadership to staff and young people alike.
• Manage referrals, local authority engagement, and multi-agency working.
• Maintain the home’s Outstanding Ofsted rating, with full regulatory compliance.
• Mentor, supervise and professionally develop your team.
• Oversee budgeting, safeguarding, care planning, and stakeholder engagement.

? Requirements:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated experience managing children’s residential homes.
• Proven success leading Ofsted inspections.
• Deep understanding of trauma-informed practice and CSE support.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and collaborative working skills.

?? What’s in it for you?

• £50,000 - £55,000 salary (DOE)
• Welcome Bonus of £5,000
• 21% annual bonus (Performance-based)
• 32 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Structured handover period with the retiring manager
• Clinical, Quality and Regional Leadership support
• Fully funded DBS and renewals
• Clear and ongoing training & development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health & wellbeing
• Staff referral bonus (£500 split with friend)
• Monthly EPIC Awards recognising outstanding staff contributions
• Discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, holidays & more

?? Inclusive and Supportive Culture: This organisation is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and welcomes applications from service leavers, veterans, and military families. Veteran-friendly policies, awareness training and peer support are all embedded in the culture.

?? Ready for a new chapter in your leadership journey?
Apply now or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

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