Registered Home Manager - Guildford

£50698 - £60865 per annum Performance Bonuses

£50698 - £60865 per annum Performance Bonuses

Registered Home Manager - Children's Residential Care

Location: Guildford

Commutable from Southwest London, West Sussex.

Salary: £50,698 - £60,865 per annum (based on 37 hours/week) Performance Bonuses

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Are you a compassionate leader with experience supporting high-risk children in residential settings? Ready to step into a rewarding role that balances autonomy with expert guidance and a deeply therapeutic approach?

Our client, a specialist provider of solo-occupancy children's residential care, is seeking a Registered Home Manager for an established home in Surrey.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a small, high-support home focused on safety, healing, and hope.

Why Join?

Therapeutic Model: Homes operate under the PACE framework (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy), supporting trauma-informed care and emotional resilience.

Low Caseload: Focused on a small caseload with 2:1 staffing.

Supportive Culture: Backed by experienced leadership, clinical supervision, and external guidance.

Professional Growth: Fully funded Level 5-7 NVQs, development contracts, and promotion opportunities.

The Role

Lead the day-to-day running of a children's home, ensuring safeguarding, quality care, and regulatory compliance.

Guide and develop your team - including a Senior Support Worker per shift - to deliver trauma-informed, person-centred support.

Liaise with local authorities, IROs, therapists, and education services to provide truly holistic care.

Oversee Ofsted registration or quality improvement plans post-inspection

What We're Looking For

2 years' experience as a Deputy Manager in a children's residential care setting

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or willingness to complete it)

Strong grasp of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices

Experience managing challenging behaviours and complex needs

Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle essential

Empathy, resilience, and excellent leadership qualities

Salary up to £60,865 per annum

Performance-related bonus scheme

Fully funded qualifications

Clinical supervision and external professional development support

37-hour workweek with structured on-call duties.

"Become a stable, trusted figure in a young person's journey toward recovery and independence."

Apply now to join an organisation that puts children first and supports your growth every step of the way.