Ofsted Registered Manager - Lead Children's Home

AA Euro Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

AA Euro Group is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead one of its children's homes in Chelmsford, Essex. The role requires a strong track record of Ofsted outcomes and regulatory compliance, and the ability to develop high-performing teams and deliver outstanding care for children and young people.

You will oversee day-to-day leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and build positive relationships with families and authorities while driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as an Ofsted Registered Manager within a children's residential home.
• A strong history of achieving positive Ofsted outcomes and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent understanding of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and safeguarding legislation.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop, motivate and inspire teams.
• Experience developing and implementing high‑quality care plans.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• A compassionate, resilient and child‑focused approach to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and overall management of the children's home.
• Develop, implement and regularly review individual care plans to meet the needs of each young person.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead, supervise and develop the staff team through regular supervision, mentoring and performance management.
• Promote a positive, therapeutic and child‑centred culture throughout the home.
• Monitor the progress, wellbeing and outcomes of each young person, adapting care plans where required.
• Build positive relationships with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals and other external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all documentation meets regulatory and organisational standards.
• Oversee staffing levels, rotas and resource management to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding.

Job description

AA Euro Group is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead one of its children's homes in Chelmsford, Essex. The role requires a strong track record of Ofsted outcomes and regulatory compliance, and the ability to develop high-performing teams and deliver outstanding care for children and young people.

You will oversee day-to-day leadership, ensure regulatory compliance, and build positive relationships with families and authorities while driving continuous improvement and