Registered Manager Neurodivergent home

Registered Children's Home Manager

Brand-New Neurodivergent Children's Home Location : Carshalton, LB of Merton Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum + Bonuses & Benefits

Ready to make your mark on a brand-new service?

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a newly refurbished children's home supporting neurodivergent children and young people .

This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a home that has already been set up for success. The organisation has completed the groundwork, including the Statement of Purpose, policies, procedures, and operational framework , allowing the successful candidate to focus on securing registration, shaping the culture, building a strong team, and delivering exceptional outcomes for young people.

Your key responsibilities will include submitting the SC2 application , supporting the final stages of the registration process, managing referrals, developing local authority relationships, and ensuring the home is fully fit for purpose ahead of opening.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing or leading staff within an Ofsted-registered children's home within the last 5 years
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with neurodivergent children and young people
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare and/or Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
• Experience managing referrals and assessing the suitability of placements for young people
• Proven ability to manage complex safeguarding concerns and lead effective safeguarding practices
• Experience building and maintaining strong networks with neighbouring local authorities and partner agencies
• Thorough understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and relevant legislation
• A track record of ensuring homes meet and maintain the standards required by Ofsted

What's on Offer?

• Salary of up to £75,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonuses
• Comprehensive additional benefits package
• A rare opportunity to lead a brand-new, fully refurbished home
• The chance to shape the service from day one without having to create policies and procedures from scratch
• Strong organisational support throughout the registration and opening process
• The autonomy to build a high-performing team and create a culture of excellence

If you're an ambitious leader looking for the excitement of launching a new service and making a genuine difference to the lives of neurodivergent children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and make this home your own.