Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care
Leatherhead, Surrey | £55,000 – £60,000 per year | Full Time | 40 hours per week

A respected children’s residential care provider is looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with experience managing children’s residential services and maintaining high standards of safeguarding, compliance and care quality. The role is being advertised by 1Four1 Recruitment on behalf of a confidential care provider committed to delivering safe, child-centred and trauma-informed support.

Location

Leatherhead, Surrey

Salary

£55,000 – £60,000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operational management of the children’s residential service
• Maintain Ofsted compliance and uphold Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Promote a safe, therapeutic and child-centred environment
• Manage and support Deputy Managers, Team Leaders and Residential Support Workers
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management and care planning processes
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality emotional and behavioural support
• Lead staff supervision, recruitment, performance management and development
• Work closely with external agencies, local authorities and healthcare professionals
• Manage budgets, staffing levels and service resources effectively
• Participate in on-call duties where required
• Drive continuous improvement and support positive inspection outcomes

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience managing children’s residential services
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Eligible to register with Ofsted or already registered
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural or complex trauma needs
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
• Experience managing teams within residential childcare settings
• Able to work flexibly to meet service needs
• Right to work in the UK

About 1Four1 Recruitment

1Four1 Recruitment is a Crawley-based recruitment agency supporting healthcare providers across the South East. We specialise in connecting experienced care professionals with quality employers.

Compliance

This role will require an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. 1Four1 Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable individuals.

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