Children’s Residential Manager

Key Talent Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider based in North London is seeking a Registered Manager or experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing leadership to staff. The successful candidate will possess strong experience in children's residential care and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. A competitive salary and professional development opportunities are offered, making it an excellent step in your career.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Pension and employee benefits

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in children's residential care.
• Actively working towards or holding a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the children's residential care home.
• Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
• Lead and develop staff teams.

Skills

Experience in children's residential care

Strong leadership skills

Effective communication

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager / Deputy Manager (Step-Up) - Children's Residential Care

Location: North London

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance-related benefits Circa £60,000

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Overview

Key Health is working in partnership with an established children's residential care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up for a children’s residential home in North London.

This role is suited to:

• Registered Managers seeking a new opportunity, or
• Experienced Deputy Managers with strong leadership capability looking to progress into a Registered Manager position, with appropriate support.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & manage daily operation of a children’s residential care home
• Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Maintain full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, & Ofsted frameworks
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and development to staff teams
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and incident reporting
• Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, and performance management
• Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
• Lead on quality assurance, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement
• Ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds regulatory expectations

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager, or substantial experience as a Deputy Manager within children’s residential care
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / actively working towards)
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and inspection frameworks
• Proven ability to lead, support, and develop staff teams
• Confident, professional communication and leadership skills
• Clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people

Desirable Experience

• Experience supporting children with complex needs, including EBD, SEMH, ASD, or trauma-related behaviours
• Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training
• Experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections or service improvement plans

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-related incentives
• Structured support for Deputy Managers stepping into Registered Manager roles
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Pension and employee benefits
• Ongoing professional development and leadership mentoring
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-quality children’s service

How to Apply

Applications are welcomed from Registered Managers and Deputy Managers ready to progress. Please submit your CV to Key Health for a confidential discussion about the role and development pathway.