OFSTED Registered Manager

AA Euro Group; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Opportunity for multi-home leadership

Job summary

AA Euro Group is seeking an Ofsted Registered Manager to oversee a dual-home service for young people aged 7-17 with EBD in Enfield, London. You’ll lead operations, ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance, and build a culture of excellence with support from an ambitious director team.

The role offers significant responsibility, performance-based bonuses, and clear progression into multi-home leadership as the client expands.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in children’s residential care.
• At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory compliance knowledge.

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.
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers and other professionals.
• Recruit and train a committed team and lead regular supervisions.
• Manage rotas, admissions and home audits; monitor budgets.
• Build strong relationships with professionals and local authorities.

Skills

5+ years’ experience in children’s/res

Leadership or supervisory experience

Safeguarding & regulatory compliance

Driver’s licence

People leadership & team development

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: £50,000- £65,000 per annum (Depends on experience)
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 Ofsted Registered Manager to oversee a dual-home service, although there is also the option for candidates who would prefer to manage a single home. The home(s) is 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