Children's Home Registered Manager

Luna Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Ofsted incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Luna Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager (or an aspiring Deputy Manager ready to step into the role) to lead a high-quality children’s residential home in London. The role focuses on safeguarding, regulatory compliance, staff development and trauma-informed practice to deliver safe, nurturing care for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

You will oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance, while building strong partnerships with social

Qualifications

• Registered Manager status or readiness to step up.
• Strong safeguarding and risk management knowledge.
• Calm, professional leadership and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and safeguarding oversight of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted expectations.
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team through coaching and reflective practice.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting and QA systems.
• Build trauma-informed relationships with children and promote stability and positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with local authorities, social workers, health professionals and external agencies.
• Maintain high-quality documentation, reporting and regulatory readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive team culture.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Coaching

Risk management

Quality assurance

Trauma-informed practice

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 5 preferred

Job description

Registered Manager (Children's Residential Home)

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 + performance bonuses + Ofsted-linked incentives

Location: London

Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager - or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up - to lead a high-quality children's residential home providing safe, nurturing and structured care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that invests heavily in quality, staff development, and positive outcomes for children. The company is known for its supportive senior leadership, strong compliance culture, and commitment to trauma-informed practice. You'll be joining a team that genuinely wants its managers to succeed, grow, and shape outstanding homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership, safeguarding oversight, and operational management of the home.
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
• Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team through coaching, reflective practice, and professional accountability.
• Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting, and quality assurance systems.
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children and promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and external agencies.
• Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement, service development, and a positive team culture.

What We're Looking For

• Registered Managers, OR experienced Deputy Managers ready for their first RM role.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge staff.
• Calm, professional decision-making and the ability to manage complex situations.
• Passion for child-centred, trauma-informed practice and improving outcomes for young people.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare essential; Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it.

What We Offer

• £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience
• Performance bonuses
• Ofsted rating bonuses
• Supportive senior leadership and strong professional development pathways
• Opportunity to shape and grow a high-quality residential service

If you're a committed leader who wants to make a meaningful impact and be part of a progressive, supportive organisation, we'd love to hear from you