Are you a proven leader in children’s residential care with a passion for quality, compliance, and service development? We’re seeking a Senior Manager to help shape the future of high-quality residential care across multiple homes in West Sussex.

This is a strategic and rewarding role, working alongside the Service Director to support and mentor Registered Managers, drive improvement, and oversee the successful opening of new homes. You’ll play a key role in ensuring services are consistently safe, nurturing, and compliant with all regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct support, guidance and mentorship to Registered Managers across our homes in Haywards Heath, Chailey, and Worthing
• Oversee quality assurance, compliance, and regulatory readiness across services
• Assist in the development and registration of new children’s homes, ensuring high standards from day one
• Monitor and evaluate performance, supporting improvement plans where required
• Support strategic planning and service development across the region

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong track record of leadership in residential childcare settings
• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted standards, safeguarding, and children’s home regulations
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• The ability to coach and develop others while maintaining a focus on quality and outcomes
• Experience in service development or opening new provisions is desirable

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary circa £60,000
• The opportunity to influence and improve services at a senior level
• A collaborative and values-driven leadership team
• Scope to make a genuine impact on the lives of vulnerable young people
• Support for ongoing professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and experienced leader who wants to play a key role in shaping and growing high-quality children’s residential services.

Ready to make your next move? Apply now and be part of something meaningful.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have 2 years supervision experience within ofsted regulated children homes?
• Have you got experience in setting up new children homes?

Work Location: In person