OFSTED Registered Manager

AA Euro Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Path to multi-home leadership

Job summary

AA Euro Group is seeking a Registered Manager to launch and run our first children’s home in Enfield, London. You will lead day‑to‑day operations, ensure regulatory compliance and drive excellent care for young people aged 7‑17.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with strong support from a director team, offering a pathway to multi‑home leadership as the group grows.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or be willing to complete within 12 months).
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare already achieved.
• 5+ years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Proven success achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards (2015).
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Ensure Ofsted readiness at all times and aim for an “Outstanding” rating.
• Review and maintain the Statement of Purpose regularly.
• Oversee high‑quality, person‑centred care for children aged 8-17.
• Champion a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach.
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers and other professionals.
• Empower young people to be heard in all aspects of their care.
• Recruit and train a committed team.
• Lead regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings.
• Build a culture of positivity, consistency and accountability.
• Manage rotas, admissions and home audits.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and warm home environment.
• Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency.
• Keep accurate, timely records across all areas.
• Build strong relationships with professionals and local authorities.
• Manage the submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports.
• Represent the home and organisational values in all external engagements.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Regulatory compliance

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager

Location: Enfield, London

Salary: £55,000- £60,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting to: Responsible Individual (RI) & Managing Director

About Us

Our client is looking for a passionate, experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day running of our first home. A beautiful 2-placement home designed to support young people aged 7-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy ready to take that next step, we want to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new home from the ground up, with the full support of a hands-on, ambitious director team who are committed to your success.

You’ll have the autonomy to build a culture of excellence and care, backed by robust systems, investment and a long-term growth plan that reflects our belief in doing things the right way.

Why Join Us?

Benefits include:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to step into a multi-home leadership role as our client expands

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Leadership & Compliance

• Lead the home in line with Children’s Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards (2015)
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Ensure Ofsted readiness at all times and aim for an “Outstanding” rating
• Review and maintain the Statement of Purpose regularly

Care Delivery

• Oversee high‑quality, person‑centred care for children aged 8-17
• Champion a therapeutic, trauma‑informed approach
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers and other professionals
• Empower young people to be heard in all aspects of their care

Team Development

• Recruit and train a committed team
• Lead regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
• Build a culture of positivity, consistency and accountability

Operations & Resource Management

• Manage rotas, admissions and home audits
• Maintain a safe, compliant and warm home environment
• Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency
• Keep accurate, timely records across all areas

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with professionals and local authorities
• Manage the submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports
• Represent the home and organisational values in all external engagements

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 12 months)
• Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare already achieved
• 5+ years’ experience in children’s residential care
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Proven success achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes

Desirable:

• Additional training in therapeutic models or child psychology
• Experience working with children with EBD in a solo or small group home

You’ll also need:

• Resilience, vision and a commitment to quality
• Strong leadership and people skills
• A full manual driving licence
• Flexibility to be part of the on‑call rota
• Ambition to grow into a group leadership role