Registered Manager - Children's Home

Ofsted Registered Manager – Children’s Home, North London

About Us:

We are a growing, forward-thinking children’s residential care organisation with homes across the Southwest, London, and a multi-home provision in Durham.

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave: 31 days including bank holidays, plus a bonus day off to celebrate your birthday.
• Bonuses: £1,500 for Good or £3,000 for Outstanding Ofsted inspections; £150 per child per month above agreed occupancy.
• Career progression: Senior RM, Area Manager, or Internal Trainer roles available.
• Enhanced pay: On-call payment.
• Professional development: Fully funded qualifications, including Level 5 Residential Childcare Diploma.
• Wellbeing support: Wellness allowance and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Flexible & hybrid working: Up to 2 days from home plus flexitime options.
• Well-resourced homes: Budgets for training, activities, property maintenance, and holidays.
• Travel & meals : Mileage, company vehicle when required, and meals on shift.
• Perks : Referral bonuses, Blue Light Card discounts, company socials, and donation match scheme.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage the home, ensuring smooth operations, staff development, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as Safeguarding Lead, prioritising children’s safety and welfare.
• Deliver child-centred, trauma-informed care and support children’s independence, education, and wellbeing.
• Oversee admissions, transitions, care planning, and accurate record-keeping.
• Build strong relationships with families, social workers, schools, and external agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement, audits, and compliance with all statutory requirements.

About You:

Essential Experience:

• 5+ years working with children in residential care, including 2+ years in a supervisory, Deputy Manager, or management role.
• Experience in LD (Learning Disabilities) or EDB (Emotional, Developmental, or Behavioural) settings.
• Proven track record of achieving at least a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating as a Registered Manager or senior leadership team member.

Essential Qualifications & Knowledge:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (or equivalent, fully recognised).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015.

Safeguarding:

• Commitment to safeguarding; all applicants will undergo enhanced DBS checks, reference verification, and pre-employment screening.

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