Registered Children's Manager

Location Arundel
Discipline: CHILDREN SERVICES
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 + FANTASTIC BENEFITS
Contact name: Tania Burrell

Contact email: tania@petersdean.co.uk
Job ref: TB_RCM_PERM_ARUND

This Ofsted Outstanding home provides a safe, therapeutic environment for 5 young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, mental health conditions, and complex trauma histories.

Their time at the home marks a crucial stage in their journey—a period where they require intensive, bespoke therapeutic care to support their recovery from trauma. Our goal is to offer a nurturing space where healing, stability, and personal growth can begin.

You will play a vital role in managing the team, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering a nurturing environment for all residents.

The current RM is retiring, after managing the home for many years, and will be around to do a full handover and induction with the replacement Manager.

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary

  • Monday-Friday + on call and occasional shift support if needed.

  • 5.6 weeks of annual leave

  • Funded training and development opportunities

  • Free Gym Membership

  • Clinical Supervision

  • Access to the Employment Assistance Programme

  • Admin support

  • Company events

  • Opportunity for career progression

  • Onsite parking

  • Free meals on shift.

 

About the Role:

As the Registered Manager, you will:

  • Oversee the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and standards.

  • Provide strong leadership and direction to staff, fostering a culture of positivity, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

  • Develop and implement individual care plans to meet the needs of each child or young person.

  • Ensure the safety and well-being of children, promoting their physical, emotional, and social development.

  • Manage budgets and resources effectively to deliver high-quality care.

  • Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies, families, and stakeholders.

  • Lead the home through Ofsted inspections, striving for a rating of "Good" or "Outstanding."

 

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Level 3 Children & Young People Workforce.

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management- Children and Young People Qualification, or the willingness to complete quickly.

  • Significant experience working in a children’s residential care setting, including in a leadership role.

  • A thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding practices, and children’s home legislation.

  • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

  • A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

  • The ability to inspire and motivate a team to deliver outstanding care.

 

If you meet the above criteria, please send your CV now, and we will be in touch for a more in-depth chat.

Application question(s):

  • Do you have full right to work in the UK? Unfortunately we are not able to accept applicants who require sponsorship for this role.