Dual Registered Manager

SCR Recruitment Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A children’s residential service provider in Greater London is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new service for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities. You will be responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, leading and managing the staff team, and promoting a high-quality environment for the children in care. The position offers career progression, competitive salary, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Paid holidays and ongoing training

Qualifications

• Proven management experience within children’s residential services (EBD and/or LD).
• Willingness to obtain required Level 5 Diploma within 3 months.
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff across both homes.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through development initiatives.

Skills

Management experience in children's residential services

Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations

Leadership and management skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm in challenging situations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential service, comprising two homes supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD).

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the service meets all legislative and regulatory requirements in line with The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

You will play a key role in establishing a nurturing, structured, and high-quality environment that promotes the best possible outcomes for the young people in our care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and inspire a dedicated staff team across both homes, ensuring effective collaboration with young people, families, and partner agencies.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the homes, maintaining full compliance with Ofsted standards and the organisation’s Statement of Purpose.
• Ensure the highest standards of emotional, social, and physical care for children and young people.
• Drive continuous improvement through reflective practice, development initiatives, and quality assurance.
• Take overall responsibility for all aspects of regulatory compliance and service delivery.

About You

• Proven management experience within children’s residential services (EBD and / or LD).
• Hold (or be willing to work towards within 3 months) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent (RMA / NVQ 4 / ILM Level 5).
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and the Children Act 2010.
• A resilient leader with excellent communication, organisational, and people management skills.
• Able to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in emotionally challenging situations.

What’s on Offer

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and service growth as part of a new and expanding organisation.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid holidays and ongoing training and development.

At SCR Social Care, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All applicants will be subject to thorough pre-employment checks, including identity verification and reference checks.