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We are recruiting an experienced and resilient Children's Home Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD children's home in London, supporting young people aged 11-17. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready for progression, with a proven leadership track record within children's residential services. As Children's Home Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, including care quality, safeguarding, compliance and staff leadership. You will lead from the front, embedding a strong, child-centred culture while ensuring the service consistently meets regulatory standards and delivers positive outcomes for young people.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the appointed Children's Home Registered Manager for the service
Hold full operational and strategic responsibility for the home
Ensure staffing levels, rotas and on-call arrangements meet the needs of the children
Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
Lead on Ofsted inspections, monitoring visits and post-inspection action planning
Ensure high-quality, child-focused care is delivered consistently
Promote a safe, structured and nurturing living environment
Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people
Ensure care plans are implemented effectively and reviewed regularly
Work closely with external professionals including social workers, education and health services
Recruit, manage, supervise and develop the residential staff team
Deliver effective supervision, appraisals and performance management
Promote strong practice, accountability and consistency across the team
Manage conduct, disciplinary and capability matters where required
Maintain a positive, motivated and stable workforce
Maintain accurate records, reports and audits in line with regulatory requirements
Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management processes are embedded
Manage budgets and resources efficiently
Drive continuous improvement and quality across the service
Requirements:
Experience working within Children's Residential Homes
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above)
Proven leadership experience managing staff teams within residential childcare
Strong working knowledge of: Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted frameworks and expectations, Safeguarding and statutory guidance
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
Evidence of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to take full responsibility for rota planning and staffing cover
Commutable distance to the home
Willingness to travel for interviews and managers' meetings
Any disciplinaries or failed fit person decisions must be declared
Nice to have:
Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting
Strong Deputy Manager looking to step into a Registered Manager role
Consistent inspection history rated Good or Outstanding
What we offer:
£52,000 basic salary, rising to £58,600 with bonuses
Ofsted bonuses: £3,000 for Outstanding, £1,500 for Good
Occupancy bonus: £300 per month at full occupancy
Car allowance: £3,000 per annum or company car (£5,400 value)
Annual leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays
Increasing by one additional day per year for the first 3 years
Workplace pension scheme
Mobile phone provided
Local parking permit
On-call included within salary and shared appropriately