Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma

Compass Associates; Worthing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential care is seeking a Children’s Registered Manager in Worthing. The role involves leading a team to provide care for children with complex needs, ensuring high standards and compliance with Ofsted regulations. Candidates should have significant experience in children's residential care and possess relevant leadership qualifications.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme – Up to £18,000

25 Days Annual Leave + Wellbeing Day and your birthday off

Comprehensive Organisational Development Programme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Pension Scheme

Length of Service Cash Award

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in residential care.
• At least 2 years in supervisory/management roles.
• Knowledge of health and social care frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Ensure highest standards of care and support.
• Manage budgeting, rota planning, and service performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Budgeting

Regulatory knowledge

Safeguarding

Operational management

Education

NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Registered Manager with Ofsted

Job description

Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma

Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma

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Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma

Residential Home

Salary up to £68,000 (including annual bonus)

Worthing, West Sussex

Full-time, permanent

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
• 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

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 [e-mail]

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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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities

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