Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Behaviours
Residential Home
Salary up to £68,000 (including annual bonus)
Newhaven, East Sussex
Full-time, permanent
Are you a confident leader who is driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of vulnerable young people?
Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a well-respected provider of residential care for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. This organisation is committed to creating safe and nurturing environments where each young person is supported to heal, grow, and thrive.
We are currently supporting them in the search for a dedicated and experienced Children’s Registered Manager for their Ofsted-rated 'Good' residential home, located in Newhaven. This service provides care for up to six young people aged between 10 and 18, with backgrounds of Problematic Sexualised Behaviour (PSB).
The Role
* As the Registered Manager, you will play a pivotal role in leading the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support are delivered
* You'll bring leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate your team.
* You will manage key operational functions including budgeting, rota planning, regulatory inspections, and overall service performance
* This role requires a confident, proactive candidate with excellent communication skills and a clear understanding of the commercial and strategic aspects of residential childcare
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children
* At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience in a similar setting
* NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
* Achieved a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ grade within recent Ofsted Inspections
* Registered Manager with Ofsted
* Enhanced DBS
* Knowledge of regulations and safeguarding
* A strong understanding of health and social care frameworks, particularly Ofsted regulations and standards
Benefits
* Bonus Scheme – Up to £18,000
* 25 Days Annual Leave + Wellbeing Day and your birthday off!
* Comprehensive Organisational Development Programme & internal qualifications
* Integrated Organisational Development Programme and Internal Qualification Framework
* Electric Vehicle Scheme
* Pension Scheme
* Length of Service Cash Award
* Life Assurance
Contact Details
If this exciting opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, please contact Jenny Marr on 0161 672 3174. Alternatively, email an updated CV to jmarr@compassltd.co.uk.
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Compass Associates Ltd is acting as a Recruitment Consultancy for this permanent vacancy. We offer a £200 John Lewis voucher for successful referrals following the completion of probation.