Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Eastbourne (RELOCATION CANDIDATES FROM ACROSS THE UK ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY)
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000
About The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist Children's Residential Home in Eastbourne. This is a leadership role requiring strong clinical awareness, calm and consistent management, and the ability to build a resilient, well supported staff team capable of meeting the needs of young people who require predictability, safety and specialist support.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for creating an environment where young people feel understood, safe and supported to develop independence and life skills, while ensuring the home meets and exceeds Ofsted and regulatory standards.
You will be supported by strong central functions including HR, finance, recruitment, training and a multidisciplinary therapy team, allowing you to focus on delivering high quality care and leadership within the home.
We welcome applications from experienced Registered Managers across the UK who are looking to relocate to Eastbourne. If you're seeking a fresh challenge with an ambitious and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
As a Registered Manager you will:
Hold full responsibility for the safe and effective running of the home
Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Lead and develop a stable team of Deputy Managers, Senior Coaches and Residential Support Workers
Promote a therapeutic culture across the home
Ensure staff feel supported, confident and able to manage complex behaviours safely
Oversee care planning, behaviour support strategies and risk management
Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied
Lead serious incident reviews, audits and quality improvement processes
Work closely with external professionals including social workers, education providers, CAMHS and therapists
Embed trauma informed approaches across the service
Ensure young people experience consistency, routine and emotional safety
Support staff to use de-escalation, positive behaviour support and reflective practice
Manage staffing, rotas and recruitment in line with safer recruitment practices
Monitor budgets and operational performance
Ensure training, supervision and development plans are delivered to staff
About You:
We are looking for someone who combines strong leadership with genuine compassion for young people with complex needs. You will have:
Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Care Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children's Residential Home
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
Experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, Complex Behaviours or Mental Health needs
A calm, reflective and trauma informed leadership style
The ability to build stable teams in complex and challenging environments
Level 3 Residential Childcare (essential)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (completed, in process, or willing to complete)
What We Offer:
Competitive salary package
Performance related bonus scheme
Private healthcare
24/7 GP access
Strong central services team, including HR, finance, recruitment, training and therapy
Gym membership contribution
Extensive training and CPD opportunities
Leadership mentoring and internal progression pathways
Pension scheme
Safer Recruitment
All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.
If you are a passionate leader who is ready to create stability and meaningful change for young people, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join a provider who is committed to high quality care and outstanding outcomes for young people
Salary description
£50000.00 - £70000.00 per year