Registered Children's Home Manager

Kizuna; Woking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's residential care provider is seeking a Dual Registered Manager to lead two new homes in Woking. This pivotal role involves shaping a child-first service culture, ensuring compliance, and supporting staff development, all backed by extensive managerial support. With a competitive salary up to £80,000 and a strong emphasis on trauma-informed care, this position offers a remarkable opportunity for impactful leadership.

Benefits

Weekly clinical supervision

Full-time psychotherapist support

Clear route into regional leadership

Qualifications

• Registered Manager experience in EBD settings required.
• Confident and calm approach to leadership.
• Full UK manual driving license compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Running both homes with a child-first approach.
• Embedding trauma-informed care into everyday routines.
• Leading safeguarding and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Compliance

Education

Level 5 in Leadership & Management

Job description

Dual Registered Manager

Service: Children's Residential Care

Location: Knaphill, Woking (GU21)

Salary: Up to £80,000 depending on experience + bonus (linked to Ofsted outcomes)

We're looking for a confident, experienced Registered Manager to lead two new 3-bed children's homes in Woking. The homes are within ten minutes of each other and are both dual registered to support young people with EBD needs using a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach.

These are the first homes being opened in the South by a provider with a strong reputation in the Midlands, where they already run 11 Good and Outstanding homes. Surrey have commissioned them directly based on years of positive outcomes, including safely returning children home and the goal is to replicate that same quality and culture here.

You'll be joining from the very start building your team (including two Deputies), setting the culture, and leading from the front. It's a great hands-on role where you'll be shaping how things are done day to day, with the support and autonomy to do it right.

You'll be backed by a Responsible Individual with 20+ years of experience who knows what it means to run a home and will give you the time, trust and tools to do it well.

This is a role with real scope, a chance to help shape a service from the ground up and be properly recognised for what you bring.

What you'll be doing:

• Running both homes with a child-first approach
• Leading safeguarding, compliance and team development
• Embedding trauma-informed care into everyday routines
• Working with support staff and external professionals
• Helping shape future growth and development

What we're looking for:

• Registered Manager experience in EBD settings
• Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
• Strong grasp of the Children's Homes Regs and Quality Standards
• A calm, confident approach to leadership
• Full UK manual driving licence

What's on offer:

• Up to £80,000 depending on experience
• Bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes, not occupancy
• Weekly clinical supervision and full-time psychotherapist support
• Clear route into regional leadership as the service expands

If you're ready to lead two new homes with proper support and real influence, this one's worth a serious look.