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About The Role
The Ofsted Registered Manager in Hither Green will lead the launch of a new Children’s Residential Home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. This permanent role offers a salary of £65,000 to £70,000 per year plus bonus, with standard Monday to Friday hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm. You will shape the home’s culture, recruit your own team, and create a nurturing environment to help young people thrive. Key skills include strong leadership, knowledge of Ofsted regulations, and experience managing EBD settings. This position is ideal for a manager ready to build a service from the ground up and secure outstanding outcomes.
Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home (EBD)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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