Children’s Registered Manager – Complex Trauma. Job in Worthing Education & Training Jobs

Compass Associates; Worthing; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company providing residential care for children seeks a Children's Registered Manager in Worthing. You will lead operations for a home supporting youth with complex needs, ensuring high care standards and managing team performance. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience, relevant qualifications, and the ability to motivate a dedicated team.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme - Up to £18,000

25 Days Annual Leave + Wellbeing Day and 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' supervisory or management experience.
• Registered Manager with Ofsted.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations ensuring highest care standards.
• Manage budgeting, rota planning, and regulatory inspections.
• Inspire and motivate the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Understanding of health and social care frameworks

Education

NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

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

Benefits

• 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

Contact Details

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 jmarr@

Recommendations

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