Childrens Registered Manager

Registered Manager / Home Manager - EBD Children's Residential Home Location: Bognor Regis / West Sussex Salary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum (DOE) Type: Full-time, Permanent A role at this salary level in the Bognor Regis area is typically for a Registered Manager leading a 3 bed Ofsted-regulated children's residential home for young people with EBD/SEMH needs. Comparable listings in the South Coast region highlight responsibility for full operational leadership, Ofsted compliance, staffing, safeguarding, and occupancy growth. Key Responsibilities Register with Ofsted as the home's Registered Manager Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home Ensure compliance with: Children's Homes Regulations 2015 Quality Standards Safeguarding legislation Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of staff teams Drive positive outcomes for children: Emotional wellbeing Education attendance Behaviour support Placement stability Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and home occupancy Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections Build relationships with: Local authorities Social workers Families Clinical professionals Develop therapeutic, trauma-informed care models Candidate Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working toward it) Minimum 2 years' experience in senior leadership within children's residential care Strong knowledge of: EBD/SEMH Trauma-informed practice Safeguarding Ofsted frameworks Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes Full UK driving licence Budget and staff management experience Ability to commission or improve services