At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic children's home, ensuring positive experiences and independence for young people.
- Company: Established provider with a strong focus on children's care and leadership support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £60,000 plus bonus and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a Good Ofsted-rated home in Kingston upon Thames with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while being supported by an experienced leadership team.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential care and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 44822 - 54782 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Children's Home Deputy Manager looking for your next opportunity with an established provider that genuinely invests in its homes and leadership teams? We are currently recruiting for a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a Good Ofsted-rated, 2-bed children's residential home in Kingston upon Thames.
This is an active and engaging home where the young people are encouraged to get involved in a wide range of activities, build positive relationships and develop their independence.
The Role
- Salary up to £60,000 + bonus
- 2-bed children's residential home
- Good Ofsted rating
- Established and experienced children's care provider
- Hands-on and supportive senior leadership team
- Leadership team with backgrounds in Social Work and Ofsted
- Strong focus on safeguarding, compliance and positive outcomes
- Active home with a strong focus on activities and experiences for young people
- Opportunity to lead, develop and maintain high standards within an established service
We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children's social care legislation
- Experience managing and developing a residential childcare team
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, care planning and compliance
- A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
- Experience working with children and young people with EBD, SEMH or complex needs
- Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills
- Experience with recruitment, supervision, training and staff development
- A relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this
Why Consider This Opportunity?
This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on Registered Manager who wants to be actively involved in the day-to-day running of their home while having the backing of an experienced senior leadership team. The provider has a strong understanding of children's residential care, with senior leaders bringing experience from social work, YJ and Ofsted, giving the Registered Manager access to knowledgeable and practical support.
If you're an experienced Registered Manager, Children's Home Manager, Deputy Manager ready for progression, or senior residential childcare professional looking for your next challenge in Kingston upon Thames, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Location: Kingston upon Thames
Salary: Up to £60,000 + bonus
Home: 2-bed children's residential home
Ofsted: Good
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