Jobs, fresher vacancy - FTC Regional Manager - Children's Home • South East England

Company: Premier Recruitment Solutions

South East England

Regional Operations Manager - Children's Residential Up to £65,000 + £3,600 Car Allowance + Paid Mileage + Annual Bonus + Blue Light Card + £5K Welcome Bonus Covering West Sussex & Hampshire Full-Time | Permanent | Hybrid (home-based with regular travel to sites) Are you an experienced multi-site leader in Children's Residential Care? Can you confidently drive quality, compliance, and outcomes across a portfolio of services? Do you want the flexibility of working from home while playing a critical role in service delivery across the region? Then this could be for you… We're seeking a highly capable and driven Regional Manager to oversee a portfolio of children's residential homes across the West Sussex and Hampshire area. This is a key leadership role, responsible for quality, compliance, operational excellence and supporting local teams to deliver the best possible outcomes for children and young people. Whether you're already operating at regional level or a high-performing Registered Manager with experience across multiple services, this is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of care delivery in a forward-thinking, supportive organisation. What's in it for You? Up to £65,000 Base Salary £3,600 annual car allowance (paid monthly) Up to £13,650 annual bonus Paid mileage 32 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Career development pathways into senior leadership Award-winning training and development support DBS check and renewals fully funded Pension scheme and life insurance Access to wellbeing support and employee assistance programme Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus split) Monthly staff recognition awards celebrating outstanding work Discounts at major retailers, holidays, days out and more (via Blue Light card and internal app) About The Organisation: This is a nationally recognised provider of therapeutic care and education for children and young people with emotional, behavioural, and complex needs. Their residential services combine nurturing environments with clinical and therapeutic support to help young people stabilise, grow, and achieve positive outcomes. With a commitment to trauma-informed practice, staff development, and safeguarding, they are known for driving high standards across their homes. Leadership is supported at every level, with strong structures in place for quality assurance, compliance, and reflective supervision. The organisation continues to expand, offering opportunities for career progression and a chance to be part of a values-led, collaborative and outcome-focused team making a real difference in children's lives. The Role: As Regional Manager, you'll oversee a group of children's homes across West Sussex and Hampshire. You'll work closely with Registered Managers, Directors, and stakeholders to ensure homes deliver safe, therapeutic care and achieve compliance with Ofsted and internal standards. While the role is home-based, regular travel across the region is essential to support your teams, respond to operational needs, and maintain strong relationships. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support multiple children's homes (EBD/LD) Line manage Registered Managers and guide service improvement Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards and internal frameworks Manage budgets, financial performance, and occupancy Drive strategic planning, business development, and growth Promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and trauma-informed care Build strong partnerships with local authorities and commissioners Report on service quality and performance to the senior leadership team Requirements: Proven experience as a Registered Manager or higher in children's residential care Multi-site leadership or significant experience overseeing multiple teams Strong understanding of compliance, safeguarding and Ofsted frameworks Commercial awareness and budget management experience Confident, supportive leader with excellent people skills Ability to balance strategic oversight with hands-on support Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across the region Interested? This is a Fixed Term Contract (FTC), but with the company continuing to grow, there's high potential for a permanent role beyond the contract. If you're a passionate and experienced children's care leader looking for your next regional role, I'd love to hear from you. Apply Now or send your CV quoting "Regional Manager - Hampshire/Sussex" to: Premier Recruitment Solutions Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are an equal opportunities employer, and all applications will be assessed solely on merit. INDHEAL