Registered Manager

SuperHiring; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

24/7 GP access

Central services support (HR, finance,

Extensive training and CPD

Job summary

SuperHiring is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a specialist Children’s Residential Home in Eastbourne. You will lead a skilled team, ensure regulatory compliance, and deliver high‑quality care that supports young people’s development.

You will drive safeguarding, care planning, and therapeutic approaches while partnering with HR, finance and therapy teams to sustain excellent performance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager, Care Manager, or Deputy Manager in Children’s Residential Home.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks.
• Experience supporting young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for the safe and effective running of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.
• Lead and develop a stable team of Deputy Managers, Senior Coaches and Residential Support Workers.
• Promote a therapeutic culture across the home.
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support and risk management.
• Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied.
• Lead serious incident reviews, audits and quality improvements.
• Collaborate with social workers, CAMHS and therapists to support young people.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding awareness

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Registered Manager (BBBH249) Eastbourne, England

Salary: GBP50000 - GBP60000 per annum

Registered Manager – Ofsted Registered Children’s Residential Home

Job Title

Registered Manager

Location

Eastbourne

Salary

£50,000 - £60,000

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a specialist Children’s Residential Home in Eastbourne.This is a leadership role requiring strong clinical awareness, calm and consistent management, and the ability to build a resilient, well supported staff team capable of meeting the needs of young people who require predictability,safetyand specialist support.

The Registered Manager willbe responsible forcreating an environment where young people feelunderstood,safeand supported to develop independence and life skills, while ensuring the home meets and exceedsOfsted and regulatory standards.

You will be supported by strong central functions including HR, finance, recruitment,trainingand a multidisciplinary therapy team, allowing you to focus on delivering high quality care and leadership within the home.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold full responsibility for the safe and effective running of the home
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Lead and develop a stable team of Deputy Managers, Senior Coaches and Residential Support Workers
• Promote a therapeutic culture across the home
• Ensure staff feel supported, confident and able to manage complex behaviours safely
• Oversee care planning, behaviour support strategies and risk management
• Ensure safeguarding practices are robust and consistently applied
• Lead serious incident reviews, audits and quality improvement processes
• Work closely with external professionals including social workers, education providers, CAMHS and therapists
• Embed trauma-informed approaches across the service
• Ensure young people experience consistency, routine and emotional safety
• Support staff to use de-escalation, positive behaviour support and reflective practice
• Manage staffing, rotas and recruitment in line with safer recruitment practices
• Monitor budgets and operational performance
• Ensure training, supervision and development plans are delivered to staff

About You

We are looking for someone who combines strong leadership with genuine compassion for young people with complex needs. You will have:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Care Manager or Deputy Manager in a Children’s Residential Home
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
• Experience supporting young people with Learning Disabilities, Complex Behaviours or Mental Health needs
• A calm, reflective and trauma informed leadership style
• The ability to build stable teams in complex and challenging environments
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (completed, in process, or willing to complete)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance related bonus scheme
• 24/7 GP access
• Strong central services team, including HR, finance, recruitment, training and therapy
• Extensive training and CPD opportunities
• Leadership mentoring and internal progression pathways

Safer Recruitment

All roles are subject to Enhanced DBS checks, referencing and full safer recruitment procedures.