Children\'s Home Registered Manager in Sutton Coldfield

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is a charity creating children's homes where children can thrive. We believe every child deserves the chance to achieve great things and lead fulfilling lives. Our first home opened in Sutton in February 2022, supporting up to six children aged 11–18 with emotional and behavioural needs. We are currently renovating a second property in Banstead (SM7), a 5‐bed children's home due to open in autumn 2026.

Key Details

• Location: Banstead, SM7 (South London – London Borough of Sutton, close to Surrey)
• Start date: Ideally Spring 2026 to be part of registration and set‐up of the home, with a plan to open the home later in 2026 (flexible depending on candidate availability)
• Salary: £55‐60k
• Experience required: Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking to step up to RM role
• Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday‐Friday 9‐5 (with flexibility as needed)

What This Role Offers

• Opportunity to set up a new home, recruit your team and shape it from the very beginning
• Backing from an experienced and supportive leadership team and Responsible Individual
• £55‐60k salary, plus competitive benefits including:

• Starting holiday allowance of 36 days (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing to 38 days at 2 years and 41 days at 5 years
• 4% employer pension contributions and life insurance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme, discounted shopping, cycle‐to‐work scheme and more

Why Work for LPT

• Annual staff retention rate of 94 %, significantly above sector average
• Charity model – surplus revenue is reinvested into improving outcomes for children in care
• First children's home has operated for 4 years, consistently achieving Good Ofsted grading
• Values‐driven organisation grounded in Social Pedagogy, prioritising relationships, empowerment and wellbeing
• Partnership with Kingston University to offer fully funded Level 6 Diploma in Residential Care for our team
• Multiple awards for the therapeutic and high‐quality design of our homes, including the Innovation in Care Award and the Stephen Lawrence Prize

Job Description

As the Registered Manager of our new 5‐bed home you will shape the facility from the very beginning. Opening in Autumn 2026, the home will provide a safe, nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

• Open and lead a brand‐new home from the start – drive the identity and standards of the new home while leveraging LPT's established systems.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
• Recruit, inspire, develop and lead a passionate team, setting high standards and ensuring every child receives exceptional care.
• Champion a holistic, strengths‐based approach grounded in Social Pedagogy, and remain open to learning and leading with that ethos.
• Drive service development – trial new ways of working, collaborate with partner agencies and influence best practice across the residential childcare sector.
• Access strong support from an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, a local leadership team and a Responsible Individual.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping best practice within the home and the wider sector.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's residential setting, looking to progress into a Registered Manager role.
• Resilient, hands‐on leader with a clear vision for delivering relationship‐centred care and creating an inclusive, ambitious culture.
• Strong decision‐making and risk‐management skills, with the ability to navigate residential care confidently and drive high‐quality performance.
• Passionate advocate for children, experienced in supporting diverse social, emotional and behavioural needs, and committed to building empowering relationships.
• Knowledgeable in Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and children's residential care standards.
• Hold a Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and either have or be working towards a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification (or equivalent).

Application Process

Please upload your CV and submit a cover letter in the 'Message to Hiring Manager' box that outlines:

• Why you are interested in working for Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust.
• How you meet the requirements in the person specification.

Interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

Safer Recruitment

We safeguard all children and young people in our care. All applicants undergo rigorous checks and vetting in line with legal and regulatory requirements, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and overseas police checks where necessary.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, both as an employer and a service provider. We promote a culture of equality of opportunity, working every day to build a strong society where everyone has support, purpose and a good place to live.