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We are seeking a highly experienced Registered Manager to over see the development and running of a new Residential Family Centre based in the Southend on Sea area.City Family CIC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. It is a requirement of all staff that they share this commitment and follow the prescribed policy and procedure to continuously promote a culture of safeguarding across the whole organisation.1. RoleThe Registered Manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for a new Ofsted-regulated Residential Family Centre, ensuring safe, high-quality, trauma-informed assessment and support for families subject to care proceedings.The postholder will lead the service through pre-registration, mobilisation, and inspection, and will be accountable for compliance with the Residential Family Centres National Minimum Standards, Children Act 1989, and associated guidance.In addition, the role will oversee City Family’s community-based parenting assessment offer and supervised contact provision, ensuring clear governance, consistency of practice, and proportionate pathways between residential and non-residential services.2. Key Responsibilities2.1 Pre-Opening Development & RegistrationLead the preparation and submission of all documentation required for Ofsted registration, including Statement of Purpose, policies, staffing model, and quality assurance systems.Play a central role in property readiness, environmental risk assessments, and mobilisation planning.Develop staffing structures, rotas, induction and supervision frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations.Support recruitment and onboarding of residential and community-based staff.Work closely with the Responsible Individual to ensure the service is inspection-ready from day one.2.2