Registered Manager - New Children's Residential Home (Permanent)

Salary: £60,000 £80,000 inclusive of bonuses Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Experienced Deputy Manager stepping up: £40,000 £45,000 initially, increasing to £60,000 upon registration. Lead the Launch of a Brand-New Children's Home ~£60,000 £80,000 package inclusive of bonuses for an experienced professional ~£Salary increasing to £60,000 upon successful registration for a Deputy Manager stepping up ~ Opportunity to lead a brand-new LD children's home from the ground up ~ Genuine influence over the culture, care and development of the service ~ Clear long-term career progression as the organisation grows ~ Immediate hiring process the organisation is ready to appoint now An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to join a new children's residential provider opening a specialist home for children and young people with Learning Disabilities in Kingston upon Thames. The home is being launched by an experienced Directors team with strong knowledge of the children's care sector and a clear commitment to creating an exceptional environment for the children and staff who will become part of the service. As Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the home through its registration and into operation, taking responsibility for establishing a high-quality, compliant and nurturing service. Lead the development and launch of the new children's home Establish a positive culture focused on excellent outcomes for children Ensure the home operates in full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation Develop and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and quality assurance Create a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of children with Learning Disabilities Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and external professionals The organisation believes in being rigorous where compliance and legislation demand it, while maintaining the flexibility to adapt and make decisions that deliver the best possible care for children and create a positive environment for staff. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Registered Manager with a strong background in Learning Disability services and the ability to lead a new home through registration and into successful operation. Experienced Operational or Regional Managers looking to step back into a Registered Manager role as part of a longer-term career move Previous experience within children's residential care Strong experience working with children and young people with Learning Disabilities Registered Manager experience, or the experience and capability to step into the role Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (desirable) Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and children's residential regulations A genuine passion for delivering outstanding outcomes for children A proactive and flexible approach to service development The successful candidate will have a clear opportunity to grow alongside the organisation, with the potential to progress from Registered Manager to a dual Registered Manager role before ultimately developing into an Operations Director position as the wider service expands. At RJS Resourcing, we partner with values-driven children's home providers across the UK and work on a continuous stream of exciting opportunities within residential childcare. If this role isn't quite the right fit, we'd still love to hear from you to discuss our wider portfolio of Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Responsible Individual, Senior and Residential Support Worker vacancies.