Registered Children’s Home Manager
About the Organisation
You will be joining a well-established, compassionate care organisation dedicated to transforming the lives of children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Focusing on personalised support, therapeutic care and safe, nurturing environments, we empower young individuals to overcome challenges, build resilience and reach their full potential.
Our work goes beyond traditional care - we help young people thrive emotionally, socially and academically by offering tailored care plans, holistic therapeutic support and a strong emphasis on empowerment and collaboration with families, carers, and professionals.
Our values of compassion, integrity and excellence shape everything we do, driving positive outcomes for every individual in our care.
We operate homes and services across London and the East of England, where experienced and dedicated staff provide a secure, supportive setting that fosters growth, belonging and brighter futures for the young people we serve.
The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care that supports young people to overcome adversity, build independence and celebrate personal achievements.
Every service is underpinned by strong safeguarding practice, therapeutic approaches and a culture that places children at the heart of everything it does.
About the Home
The home supports 2 young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) who may have experienced trauma, attachment disruption or instability.
The focus is on providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes stability, healing and positive life progression - whether that leads to reunification, foster care or independent living.
This structure allows you to focus on leadership, quality and outcomes rather than constant firefighting.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will provide strong, visible leadership and be responsible for the overall operation, compliance and performance of the home.
You will create a calm, therapeutic and resilient environment where young people feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the home in full compliance with Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements
- Provide emotionally intelligent leadership that sets the culture and standards of the home
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment
- Champion the voice, rights and individual needs of young people
- Lead, supervise, mentor and develop staff through coaching, reflective practice and QCF Level 3 support
- Oversee care planning, safeguarding, risk management, staffing, budgets and operational development
- Maintain high standards of health & safety and regulatory compliance
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, commissioners and multi-agency professionals
- Drive continuous improvement with the ambition to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
- Promote independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills for young people
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare
(Deputy Managers actively working towards Level 5 with a clear completion plan will be considered)
- Significant experience in children’s residential care (EBD or similar)
- Experience managing or supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirements
- Experience supporting children with trauma, EBD or complex emotional needs
- Knowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed or attachment-focused approaches
- Minimum 2 years’ residential childcare experience
- Minimum 1 year’s supervisory or management experience
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
- Driving licence preferred
Personal Attributes We Value
- Calm, confident and values-led leadership style
- Emotionally intelligent and reflective under pressure
- Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people
- Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills
- Confidence to lead with humility to learn
- Commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Work: You will have the opportunity to shape the lives of young individuals, helping them build brighter futures by offering emotional, social, and practical support.
- Supportive Environment: Regular professional supervision and therapeutic support ensure you have the guidance and tools needed to succeed.
- Career Progression: We offer clear pathways for promotion and development, ensuring you can grow your career within the organisation.
- Generous Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package including 224 hours of annual leave, a company pension, employee discounts, and a refer-a-friend bonus.
- Inclusive and Empowering Culture: We foster a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and respect, where every team member’s contribution is valued.
