Location: Hither Green, South East London
Salary: £70,000 per annum
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm
Lead the opening of a brand-new Children's Home and make a lasting difference.
Are you an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to build a children's home from the ground up?
We are seeking a passionate and driven Registered Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Residential Home in Hither Green, South East London. This is a unique opportunity to shape the culture, recruit your own team, and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.
If you're passionate about delivering outstanding care and achieving excellent outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
£70,000 annual salary
£1,000 bonus upon successful Ofsted registration*
£5,000 bonus when the home reaches full occupancy*
Monday to Friday working pattern (9:00am – 5:00pm)
The opportunity to establish and lead a brand-new service
Ongoing support from an experienced senior leadership team
Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Key Responsibilities
Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager for the home.
Lead the successful opening and day-to-day management of the service.
Recruit, develop and inspire a high-performing care team.
Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
Create a therapeutic, child-centred environment that promotes positive outcomes.
Develop strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, families and external agencies.
Monitor quality, compliance and safeguarding to achieve outstanding standards.
About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager within a Children's Residential Home.
A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspections.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete if required).
Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
A thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation and children's residential care regulations.
The passion and resilience to lead a new service from registration through to full occupancy.
Apply Today
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and play a pivotal role in launching an exceptional children's home, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion to learn more about this exciting opportunity.
*Bonus payments are subject to successful completion of agreed milestones and company terms
Salary description
£65000.00 - £70000.00 per year