Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma

JR United Kingdom; Worthing; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected provider of residential care for children seeks a dedicated Children’s Registered Manager to oversee operations in Worthing. This role involves managing the care for young people with complex needs and upholding high standards in a supportive environment, with a competitive salary and robust benefits including a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Wellbeing Day and Birthday Off

Comprehensive Organisational Development Programme

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Length of Service Cash Award

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in residential care for children.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Registered Manager with Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Manage budgeting, rota planning, and service performance.
• Inspire and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma, worthing, west sussex

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Client:

Compass Associates

Location:

worthing, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

27.06.2025

Expiry Date:

11.08.2025

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Job Description:

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 [emailprotected]

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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