Job Description:

Registered Manager / Home Manager - EBD Children's Residential Home
Location: Bognor Regis / West Sussex
Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum (DOE)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A role at this salary level in the Bognor Regis area is typically for a Registered Manager leading a 3 bed Ofsted-regulated children's residential home for young people with EBD/SEMH needs. Comparable listings in the South Coast region highlight responsibility for full operational leadership, Ofsted compliance, staffing, safeguarding, and occupancy growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted as the home's Registered Manager
• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Children's Homes Regulations 2015
  • Quality Standards
  • Safeguarding legislation
• Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of staff teams
• Drive positive outcomes for children:
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Education attendance
  • Behaviour support
  • Placement stability
• Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and home occupancy
• Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
• Build relationships with:
  • Local authorities
  • Social workers
  • Families
  • Clinical professionals
• Develop therapeutic, trauma-informed care models

Candidate Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working toward it)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in senior leadership within children's residential care
• Strong knowledge of:
  • EBD/SEMH
  • Trauma-informed practice
  • Safeguarding
  • Ofsted frameworks
• Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes
• Full UK driving licence
• Budget and staff management experience
• Ability to commission or improve services