Ofsted Registered Manager

Location: Hither Green, South East London
Salary: £70,000 per annum
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday | 9:00am – 5:00pm

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.

• £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

• 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.

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.

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.