Registered Manager – Lead a New Therapeutic Children's Home
Salary: £53,000 – £65,000 + Performance & Ofsted Bonus
Location: London/ Thurrock
About Us
Future Horizon Care is seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the launch of our first therapeutic children's home.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the culture, values and future of a brand-new service from the ground up.
We are not looking for someone simply to manage a home.
We are looking for a leader who believes children can recover from trauma when they experience stability, trust, consistency and genuine therapeutic relationships.
The successful candidate will combine excellent safeguarding, leadership and regulatory knowledge with the emotional intelligence needed to create a home where children feel safe, valued and able to thrive.
About Future Horizon Care
Our vision is to create therapeutic homes that provide outstanding care for children and young people who have experienced trauma, loss and disruption.
Our homes are relationship-led, trauma-informed and focused on helping young people develop emotional resilience, confidence and positive life outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all aspects of the children's home
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
- Build, develop and inspire a high-performing staff team
- Create a therapeutic, nurturing and aspirational culture
- Promote excellent safeguarding practices
- Drive positive outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence
- Develop strong relationships with local authorities, professionals and families
- Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and work towards achieving a Good or Outstanding judgement
Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting
- Strong leadership and staff management experience
- Excellent safeguarding knowledge
- Thorough understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Full UK driving license
- Experience within a therapeutic or trauma-informed service
- Experience opening a new children's home
- Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Benefits
- £53,000 – £65,000 salary dependent on experience
- Performance and Ofsted-related bonus
- 28 days annual leave plus birthday leave
- Specialist therapeutic training and CPD opportunities
- Monthly therapeutic wellbeing and reflective practice support
- Laptop and mobile phone
- Opportunity to shape and build a new therapeutic home from day one
- Supportive and values-led leadership team
- Long-term career progression as Future Horizon Care expands
If you are passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people and want the opportunity to build something truly special, we would love to hear from you.
