Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma
Residential Home
Salary up to £68,000 (including annual bonus)
Worthing, West Sussex
Full-time, permanent
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Are you a strong leader committed to fostering meaningful change for youth in vulnerable situations?
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 Worthing. This service provides care for up to four young people aged between 7 and 17 who present with emotional and behavioural challenges due to backgrounds of complex trauma.
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
Location
This position is commutable from Brighton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Lancing, Hove, Littlehampton, Burgess Hill, Haywards Heath, and Southwick
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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