Job Description
Location: BromleySalary: £50,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)Role Type: Full-time, PermanentStart Date: ASAPOccupancy: Maximum 4 Young People (YPs), aged 11–17 with moderate Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
About the Role
We are launching a brand-new children’s home in Bromley, and we’re looking for a passionate and experienced Registered Manager (RM) and Responsible Individual (RI) to lead this exciting new provision.
This is a rare opportunity to take full ownership of a new residential service, where you will:
* Lead the Ofsted registration process
* Build and develop a dedicated care team
* Shape and embed a trauma-informed culture and practice
* Establish strong multi-agency partnerships
* Deliver outstanding care and outcomes for young people
You will act as the Registered Manager with Ofsted driving forward innovation and excellence in residential care.
About You
We’re looking for a highly experienced and motivated Children’s Residential Manager who brings:
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Deep understanding of children’s home regulations and statutory requirements
* A proven track record of successfully establishing and/or managing children’s residential homes to a high standard
Essential Requirements
* Minimum 2 years’ experience (within the last 5 years) in a role relevant to residential childcare
* Minimum 1 years’ experience supervising and managing staff in a care setting
* Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or an equivalent qualification
This is more than a job — it’s a chance to build something meaningful from the ground up, lead a passionate team, and make a lasting impact in the lives of vulnerable young people.