Trauma-Informed Children's Home Registered Manager

Jupiter Recruitment; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

DBS paid

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to open and lead a small children’s home in Lewisham, South East London. You will oversee operations, safeguarding, and the delivery of high-quality care for young people with SEND and complex needs.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma and at least 3 years in residential childcare, including 2+ years in supervision or management. You will ensure Ofsted compliance and build a skilled team.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare and a minimum of 3 years' experience in residential childcare, with 2+ years at supervisory/management level.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident, trauma-informed leadership to staff team and young people
• Create a safe and supportive environment that promotes emotional, social and educational development for each child
• Recruit, induct and retain a high-quality staff team with the necessary skills and values for working with vulnerable children
• Oversee staffing, training, supervisions, appraisals and professional development
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and emotional resilience
• Lead the home's strategic planning, setting objectives and measurable outcomes in line with organisational and regulatory expectations
• Maintain an up-to-date Statement of Purpose and ensure all operations reflect its aims and values
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted and the Children's Homes Regulations
• Lead safeguarding efforts as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) including response to disclosures, incidents and concerns in line with Working together to Safeguard Children and in line with local authority safeguarding partnership procedures
• Manage budgets, audits, inspections, and operational processes
• Build effective partnerships with families, professionals, and external agencies

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Multi-agency working

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Jupiter Recruitment is seeking an experienced Children’s Home Registered Manager to open and lead a small children’s home in Lewisham, South East London. You will oversee operations, safeguarding, and the delivery of high-quality care for young people with SEND and complex needs.

The role requires Level 5 Diploma and at least 3 years in residential childcare, including 2+ years in supervision or management. You will ensure Ofsted compliance and build a skilled team.