At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a therapeutic children's home, supporting young people with complex needs.
- Company: Dynamic provider focused on therapeutic excellence and staff well-being.
- Benefits: Above-average salary, bonuses, private healthcare, gym stipend, and extensive training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with clear pathways for career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential settings and strong leadership abilities required.
We’re recruiting an exceptional Registered Manager to lead a small, high‑need therapeutic children’s home in central Eastbourne, supporting young people aged 11–18 with learning disabilities, complex mental health challenges, trauma, and high‑risk behaviours. This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a service where clinical practice meets leadership vision— ideal for experienced Registered Managers or ambitious Deputies ready to take that next step.
You’ll oversee a well‑resourced, psychologically informed environment, supported by a forward‑thinking provider committed to therapeutic excellence and staff well-being.
The Young People You’ll Support May Present With:
- Self-harm, including ligatures and risk of serious injury
- Suicidal ideation, dissociation, and crisis dysregulation
- Histories of CSE (Child Sexual Exploitation) and trafficking
- Sexualised behaviour, aggression, and boundary issues
- Substance misuse and overdose risks
- Conditions including PTSD, emerging personality disorder, ADHD, autism, and attachment trauma
Your Role as Registered Manager:
- Be fully responsible for the home’s Ofsted compliance, care quality, and safe operations
- Build and lead a skilled team of support workers, Team Leaders and Deputies
- Drive trauma-informed, therapeutic practice at every level of the home
- Maintain a culture of high expectations, emotional safety, and accountability
- Develop and monitor care plans, risk assessments, audits and serious incident reviews
- Build strong partnerships with social care, CAMHS, schools and families
- Create an environment where staff are supported, valued, and retained
- Actively contribute to service growth, quality assurance, and safeguarding strategy
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience managing (or deputising in) a children’s residential setting with high-risk or EBD/mental health needs
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted standards, and risk management
- Proven leadership skills and a therapeutic, values‑driven approach
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare) – or willingness to complete
- Strong working knowledge of legislation: Children’s Homes Regs, Quality Standards, Working Together to Safeguard Children, etc.
- Emotional intelligence, professional resilience, and confident decision‑making
- Full UK driving licence (essential due to rural location)
What You’ll Receive:
- Salary significantly above national average, with access to bonus scheme
- Private healthcare and 24/7 GP access
- Monthly gym membership stipend
- Structured “1 Day On / 2 Days Off” rota model for all shift staff
- Support from experienced senior leadership and clinical advisors
- 36+ days of CPD training per year, plus peer support and leadership mentoring
- Internal promotions pipeline to Operations/Regional roles
- Pension scheme and protected time for management duties
This provider is committed to robust safeguarding and Safer Recruitment practices. Offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS, referencing, and full identity and background checks.
Registered Home Manager - Exciting New Children's Service! in Eastbourne employer: SuperHiring
SuperCare is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing outstanding care in a supportive and progressive environment. With a strong focus on employee development, we offer extensive training opportunities, including fully funded qualifications, and a culture that prioritises wellbeing and teamwork. As a House Leader in Eastbourne, you will not only lead a passionate team but also make a meaningful impact on the lives of vulnerable young people, all while enjoying competitive pay and flexible working arrangements.
