Registered Manager / Home Manager - EBD Children's Residential Home Location: Bognor Regis / West Sussex Salary: £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 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