At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's residential home, ensuring exceptional care and compliance with regulations.
- Company: Prospero Health & Social Care, dedicated to improving children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and clear career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Location: Newhaven, East Sussex
Salary: £50,000-£60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Prospero Health & Social Care is recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Newhaven, East Sussex. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in their career.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading a child-centred service, ensuring the home delivers exceptional care, maintains the highest safeguarding standards, and remains fully compliant with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, leading and developing a dedicated team to create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children and young people can thrive. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality care, maintaining staffing levels, promoting positive outcomes, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
Working closely with the Responsible Individual and Quality & Compliance Manager, you will oversee regulatory compliance, manage safeguarding responsibilities, implement effective care planning, and ensure the home is always inspection-ready. You will also build positive relationships with local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals, families, and other partner agencies to ensure children receive the best possible support.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in children's residential care, excellent leadership and safeguarding experience, and a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements and the Children's Homes Regulations. You'll be a confident and resilient leader with a passion for improving outcomes for children and developing high-performing teams.
What's on offer:
- Competitive salary of £50,000-£60,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Opportunity to lead an established children's residential home.
- Supportive senior leadership and governance structure.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Clear opportunities for career progression.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
If you're an experienced Registered Manager looking for your next opportunity, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to progress into registration, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact Prospero Health & Social Care for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Registered Manager in Children's Residential Home in Newhaven employer: Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford
At Prospero Health & Social Care, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values compassion and dedication. Our flexible working hours and competitive pay rates empower our Family Support Workers to balance their professional and personal lives while making a meaningful impact in the community. With a supportive work culture and opportunities for professional growth, joining our team in East Horsley means becoming part of a mission-driven organisation committed to transforming the lives of vulnerable children and young people.
Contact Details:
Prospero Health & Social Care - Chelmsford Recruitment Team
