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We are recruiting an experienced, passionate, and values-driven OFSTED Registered Manager to lead a small, nurturing 2/3 bed children's residential home in Wallington, Sutton. This is a unique opportunity to shape a safe, stable, and trauma-informed environment where young people with emotional, behavioural, and social needs feel secure, supported, and empowered to thrive. The successful candidate will be a confident leader with strong safeguarding expertise and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality, child-centred care.
Job Responsibility:
Provide strong, compassionate, and values-led leadership to create a safe, nurturing, and structured home environment
Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and OFSTED requirements
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, maintaining robust safeguarding practice at all times
Lead the home confidently through OFSTED inspections and regulatory processes
Develop, implement, and review care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour support plans
Manage referrals, placements, incidents, complaints, and statutory notifications
Recruit, develop, supervise, and retain a skilled, motivated, and values-driven staff team
Ensure effective rotas, safe staffing levels, and sound budget management
Build strong multi-agency partnerships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
Monitor quality through audits, supervision, appraisals, and continuous improvement planning
Promote a trauma-informed, child-centred culture that prioritises voice, safety, and emotional wellbeing
Requirements:
At least 2 years' experience within a children's residential setting in the last 5 years
Minimum of 1 year in a Registered Manager or senior leadership role
Currently registered with OFSTED or able to register immediately
Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards
Proven experience managing OFSTED inspections and maintaining regulatory compliance
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children's Services (essential)
Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
Ability to work flexibly, including participation in an on-call rota