Sutton | £80,000 – £100,000 per annum
This isn’t a “keep things ticking over” kind of role.
This is where leadership really matters.
We’re recruiting for a specialist Tier 4 step-down children’s home supporting young people transitioning from inpatient CAMHS — or preventing admission altogether. It’s complex, high-stakes, and incredibly rewarding.
What You’ll Do
You’ll lead from the front — creating a safe, structured, and therapeutic home for young people with:
* Complex mental health needs
* Emotional dysregulation
* Self-harm behaviours
* Trauma histories and placement instability
You will:
* Hold Ofsted registration and ensure full regulatory compliance
* Lead a skilled team delivering trauma-informed, psychologically informed care
* Balance risk management with real relationships
* Drive the home as a genuine step-down pathway back into the community
What You’ll Own
Everything that matters:
* Compliance & safeguarding
* Operations & quality
* Team leadership & culture
* Outcomes & financial oversight
Must-Haves (no wiggle room here)
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
* Experience in high-complexity residential or therapeutic settings
* Strong grasp of CAMHS pathways and risk
* Leadership that’s calm, credible, and human
💬 Why This Role?
Because this is the work others shy away from — and you don’t.
You’ll shape a service, lead a strong team, and make a genuine difference where it’s needed most. Also, let’s be honest — the salary reflects the challenge: £80k–£100k.
If you want easy, this isn’t it.
If you want meaningful — let’s talk
Salary description
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per year