Children\'s Home Registered Manager in Sutton

As the Registered Manager of our new 5‑bed home, you’ll have the unique opportunity to shape it from the very beginning. Opening in Autumn 2026, the home will provide a safe, nurturing environment for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive.

• Open and lead a brand‑new home from the start – Be the driving force behind our new 5‑bed home, benefitting from LPT’s established systems and processes while having the freedom to innovate and give your home its own identity.
• Create a nurturing and safe home – for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, helping them thrive.
• Lead with purpose – Recruit, inspire, develop and lead a passionate team, setting high standards and ensuring every child receives exceptional care.
• Champion a holistic approach – Our approach is grounded in evidence and underpinned by Social Pedagogy, a holistic, strengths‑based model that prioritises relationships, empowerment, learning, and wellbeing. While you don’t need to be an expert in Social Pedagogy, you must be open to learning and leading with this ethos.
• Drive service development – Trial new ways of working, collaborate with partner agencies, and influence best practice across the residential childcare sector.
• Enjoy strong support – Access guidance from an experienced Quality Assurance Manager, a nearby leadership team, and a deeply committed Responsible Individual.
• Be part of something bigger – Your leadership will be pivotal in shaping best practice, not just within our home, but across the wider sector, helping influence improvements in children’s social care.

Qualifications

• Experienced working in a children’s residential setting as a Registered Manager, or as a Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager role.
• A resilient, hands‑on leader with a clear vision for delivering exceptional, 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.
• A 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/committed to achieving the 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

At Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust, we safeguard all children and young people in our care. As part of our recruitment process, we conduct rigorous checks and vetting of all applicants, in line with legal and regulatory requirements and best practices. Everyone who works in our homes will be responsible for safeguarding young people and putting their safety and wellbeing first. This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (police records) check, including overseas police checks where necessary. Please note that this post is exempt from the limitations of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and as such, all previous cautions and convictions will need to be disclosed as part of any application.

Lighthouse Pedagogy Trust values equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision of building a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.