Children's Home Manager

Health Recruit Network; Croydon; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Progression route to Dual Registered &

Professional development

Generous annual leave

Company pension

On-site parking

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a planned Croydon children’s residential home. You will inspire a skilled team, ensure OFSTED compliance, and drive trauma-informed, therapeutic practice to achieve outstanding outcomes for young people.

The role offers a clear pathway to Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual as the company expands, with professional development, generous leave, a pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting.
• Strong track record of achieving Good or Outstanding OFSTED outcomes.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one of the homes we plan to register to deliver child-centred care.
• Ensure full OFSTED compliance and relevant childcare legislation.
• Champion trauma-informed and therapeutic practice across homes.
• Provide inspirational leadership, guidance, and mentoring to the team.
• Develop and monitor care plans with individualised support for each young person.
• Build relationships with local authorities, families, and partner agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve Good or Outstanding OFSTED ratings.
• Contribute to opening and development of new homes as the company grows.

Skills

OFSTED-led leadership

Leadership & management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Trauma-informed care

EBD expertise

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location:Croydon

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Established company
providing high-quality, therapeutic residential care for children aged 6 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our homes offer nurturing, trauma-informed environments where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic OFSTED Registered Manager or experienced deputy manager to oversee open up one of a new homes we plan to register in Croydon. This role requires a confident leader who can inspire, manage, and motivate a dedicated team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious, forward-thinking, and eager to grow their career, someone who sees this role as a pathway to becoming a dual registered manager and the company’s Responsible Individual (RI) as our organisation expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one the homes we plan to register (solo or 2-bed) to deliver exceptional, child-centred care.
• Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations and all relevant childcare legislation.
• Champion trauma-informed and therapeutic practice across both homes.
• Provide inspirational leadership, guidance, and mentoring to your team.
• Develop and monitor care plans, ensuring individualised support for each young person.
• Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and partner agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” OFSTED ratings.
• Contribute strategically to the opening and development of new homes within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting.
• Proven success in achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” OFSTED outcomes.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong understanding of EBD, trauma-informed and therapeutic care models.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about positive change.
• Must hold afull UK driving licence, have access to avehicle
• Ambition to grow into aDual Registered ManagerandResponsible Individualrole as the company expands.

Benefits & Rewards

• Clear, supported progression route toDual Registered ManagerandResponsible Individualposition.
• Professional development, training, and mentoring opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension
• Supportive, forward-thinking work culture with growth opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and regular company events.