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Registered Manager / Home Manager - EBD Children's Residential HomeLocation: Bognor Regis / West SussexSalary: £55,000-£65,000 per annum (DOE)Type: Full-time, Permanent A role at this salary level in the Bognor Regis area is typically for a Registered Manager leading a 3 bed Ofsted-regulated children's residential home for young people with EBD/SEMH needs. Comparable listings in the South Coast region highlight responsibility for full operational leadership, Ofsted compliance, staffing, safeguarding, and occupancy growth. Key Responsibilities
- Register with Ofsted as the home's Registered Manager
- Lead day-to-day operations of the residential home
- Ensure compliance with:
- Children's Homes Regulations 2015
- Quality Standards
- Safeguarding legislation
- Manage recruitment, training, and supervision of staff teams
- Drive positive outcomes for children:
- Emotional wellbeing
- Education attendance
- Behaviour support
- Placement stability
- Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and home occupancy
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections
- Build relationships with:
- Local authorities
- Social workers
- Families
- Clinical professionals
- Develop therapeutic, trauma-informed care models
Candidate Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management xwzovoh for Residential Childcare (or working toward it)
- Minimum 2 years' experience in senior leadership within children's residential care
- Strong knowledge of:
- EBD/SEMH
- Trauma-informed practice
- Safeguarding
- Ofsted frameworks
- Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding outcomes
- Full UK driving licence
- Budget and staff management experience
- Ability to commission or improve services