Children's Home Registered Manager
Location: London, UK
Salary: £55,120 per annum (up to £64,120 with bonuses)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Service: Established 5-Bed Children's Home
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Children's Home Registered Manager to lead an established five-bed children's residential home in London.
The home provides care and support for children and young people aged 9–17 with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance while creating a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional with strong leadership skills, a thorough understanding of Ofsted requirements and a commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
Home Management & Leadership
- Oversee the daily operations of a five-bed children's residential home, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.
- Lead, supervise, mentor and develop residential care staff.
- Manage staffing arrangements, rotas and operational responsibilities.
- Promote a positive, supportive and professional working environment.
- Ensure individual care plans and support strategies are implemented effectively.
- Participate in the on-call rota and manage operational issues when required.
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Maintain overall responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and relevant safeguarding legislation.
- Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments, incident reports and safeguarding records.
- Ensure effective implementation of safeguarding policies and child protection procedures.
- Maintain inspection readiness and support continuous improvement in preparation for Ofsted inspections.
- Identify and manage risks, responding appropriately to incidents and safeguarding concerns.
Children's Care & Development
- Ensure children receive high-quality, individualised and consistent care.
- Support young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Promote positive behaviour support and a nurturing residential environment.
- Advocate for children's wishes, feelings, wellbeing and personal development.
- Build effective relationships with families, social workers, local authorities and external professionals.
- Monitor care quality and promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Staff Development & Quality Improvement
- Support staff recruitment, induction, supervision and ongoing professional development.
- Provide coaching and training to strengthen childcare practice.
- Monitor staff performance and encourage reflective, child-centred approaches.
- Lead service improvement initiatives to maintain high standards of care.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across the staff team and external agencies.
Essential Requirements
- Approximately 2–3 years' management experience within children's residential care or a closely related setting.
- NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People, or an equivalent qualification.
- Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
- Strong experience supporting children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection and residential childcare practices.
- Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Experience managing, supervising and developing residential care teams.
- Ability to manage safeguarding concerns, incidents, risk assessments and regulatory requirements.
- Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with local authorities, families and multidisciplinary professionals.
- Professional resilience and a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential home.
- Experience managing an Ofsted-regulated children's residential service.
- Experience preparing for Ofsted inspections and implementing quality improvement plans.
- Experience supporting children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
- Experience managing residential care teams and supporting staff development.
Salary, Bonuses & Benefits
Performance-Related Bonuses:
- £3,000 bonus for achieving an Outstanding Ofsted judgement.
- £1,500 bonus for achieving a Good Ofsted judgement.
- £500 monthly bonus for maintaining full occupancy.
Additional Benefits:
- Company car or £3,000 annual travel allowance.
- 32 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Annual leave increases by one additional day per year for the first three years.
- Workplace pension following successful completion of probation.
- Company mobile phone.
- Local parking permit.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Leadership and management support.
Employment Conditions
- Permanent, full-time position.
- 40 hours per week.
- Participation in the on-call rota.
- Six-month probationary period.
- Three-month notice period, except in disciplinary cases.
- Appointment subject to regulatory approval where required.
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and all applicable safer recruitment and regulatory requirements.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Children's Home Registered Manager or residential childcare leader looking for your next opportunity in London, we would welcome your application.
This is an opportunity to lead an established residential home, support a dedicated team and make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people.
Apply today with your updated CV to be considered for this opportunity.
