Registered Manager – Residential Family Centre
đź“Ť Epsom, Surrey
đź’° Up to ÂŁ75,000 per year (depending on experience)
đź•“ Full-time, Monday to Friday
If you’re the kind of manager who thrives on building something meaningful, where high standards meet genuine care, this is that kind of opportunity.
You’ll be leading a specialist Residential Family Centre built on trauma-informed, relationship-based practice. It’s a service created to help families find stability and confidence in a supportive, structured environment. Every decision here comes back to one question: what helps families feel safe enough to grow?
You’ll have the backing of a hugely experienced leadership team; people who’ve spent their careers developing outstanding services and mentoring other managers to do the same. They understand what good practice looks like, they value professional curiosity, and they give you the trust and freedom to lead properly.
The role
You’ll take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the centre, holding Ofsted registration and leading a reflective, capable team. You’ll guide operations, safeguarding, assessment quality and staff development, shaping a service that feels both high-performing and human.
In practice, that means:
* Leading the service in line with the Residential Family Centre Regulations and Quality Standards
* Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead, managing risk and embedding safe, thoughtful practice
* Supervising, mentoring and developing a confident, skilled team
* Overseeing family assessments, reports, placements and transitions
* Working closely with local authorities, courts and partner professionals
* Driving quality improvement and ensuring compliance without losing the relational core of the work
You’ll bring:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Solid management experience within a residential, assessment or family-centred setting
* A strong understanding of Ofsted’s frameworks and safeguarding expectations
* Leadership that balances accountability with empathy and professional respect
* Confidence to collaborate, influence and inspire a team around shared values
What’s on offer:
* Salary up to ÂŁ75,000 per year
* Performance-linked progression and professional development
* Hands-on support from an experienced Responsible Individual and senior leadership team
* Comprehensive induction, therapeutic training and ongoing CPD
* Pension, wellbeing package and generous annual leave
* Long-term growth opportunities as the organisation expands across new sites
This is a role for someone who values reflection, trust and high-quality work and wants to be part of a leadership culture that feels grown-up, purposeful and people-centred.
If that sounds like the kind of environment where you’d thrive, apply today or drop a quick message to arrange an informal chat.