Registered Manager (Neurodivergent home)
| Company: | Brook Street |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £60,000 to £75,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | carshalton, SM5 3NX |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Oct 2026 |
Summary
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
- Minimum
- Experience
- Proven ability to
- Experience building and maintaining
- Thorough understanding of
- A track record of ensuring homes
2 years' experience managing or leading staff within an Ofsted-registered children's home within the last 5 years
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)
managing referrals and assessing the suitability of placements for young people
manage complex safeguarding concerns and lead effective safeguarding practices
strong networks with neighbouring local authorities and partner agencies
Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and relevant legislation
meet and maintain the standards required by Ofsted
What's on Offer?
- A rare opportunity to lead a
- 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
Salary of up to £75,000 per annum
Performance-related bonuses
Comprehensive additional benefits package
brand-new, fully refurbished home
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.