Registered Manager – Lead a New Therapeutic Children's Home
Location: London/ Thurrock
Build More Than a Home. Build a Legacy.
Future Horizon Care is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the launch of our first therapeutic children's home.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, values and future of a brand-new service from the ground up.
We are not looking for someone simply to manage a home.
We are looking for a leader who believes children can recover from trauma when they experience stability, trust, consistency and genuine therapeutic relationships.
The successful candidate will combine excellent safeguarding, leadership and regulatory knowledge with the emotional intelligence needed to create a home where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
About Future Horizon Care
Our vision is to create therapeutic homes that provide outstanding care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss and disruption.
Our homes are relationship-led, trauma-informed and focused on helping young people develop emotional resilience, confidence and positive life outcomes.
What You Will Do
Lead and manage all aspects of the children's home
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
Build, develop and inspire a high-performing staff team
Create a therapeutic, nurturing and aspirational culture
Drive positive outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence
Develop strong relationships with local authorities, professionals and families
Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and work towards achieving a Good or Outstanding judgement
What We Are Looking For
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting
Strong leadership and staff management experience
Excellent safeguarding knowledge
Thorough understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Full UK driving licence
Experience within a therapeutic or trauma-informed service
Experience opening a new children's home
Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
What We Offer
£53,000 – £65,000 salary dependent on experience
Performance and Ofsted-related bonus
28 days annual leave plus birthday leave
Specialist therapeutic training and CPD opportunities
Monthly therapeutic wellbeing and reflective practice support
Laptop and mobile phone
Opportunity to shape and build a new therapeutic home from day one
Supportive and values-led leadership team
Long-term career progression as Future Horizon Care expands
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people and want the opportunity to build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.
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