Registered Care Manager

Staff Match; Ilford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a hands-on Registered Manager to lead a new Children's Home in Romford, Essex. The ideal candidate will manage all aspects of the home, ensuring compliance with regulations, overseeing staff, and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people. Candidates should hold a Level 5 Diploma in leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, have at least two years of similar experience, and possess a full UK driving license. This role offers ongoing training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Training ongoing support

Career development

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Full UK Driving license.
• Pediatric First Aid (Desirable).
• Fire Warden Certificate (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate records in line with regulations.
• Recruit and lead staff to deliver outstanding practice.
• Monitor occupancy levels and manage the home's budget.

Skills

Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Safeguarding

Staff support and development

Financial management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Staff Match are recruiting for a hands‑on Registered Manager to manage a new Children's Home in Romford, Essex.

The ideal candidate must be experienced in managing all aspects of running a Children's Care Home for emergency, medium or long term planned placements and ensuring a well‑supported staff team deliver positive outcomes for children and young people.

Person Specification

• Level 5 Diploma in leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Driving license
• Pediatric First Aid (Desirable)
• Fire Warden Certificate (Desirable)Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role

Registered Manager responsibilities will include

• To register with Ofsted and maintain the home's compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the Statement of Purpose is regularly reviewed and updated to reflect the aims, objectives and service delivery.
• To maintain accurate and comprehensive records and documents in line with regulatory requirements.
• To have lead responsibility for Safeguarding and act as designated fire warden and first aider.
• To recruit, induct, support and lead members of staff to provide outstanding practice.
• To ensure that sufficient back up resources are available in emergency/out of hours situations including participation in an out of hours 'On-Call' rota.
• To ensure all staff understand and comply with all policy and procedures relating to safeguarding, health & safety.
• To carry our regular staff supervisions and identify training needs.
• To manage occupancy levels and liaise with commissioning teams and local authorities to support timely and suitable admissions.
• To develop and oversee individualized care plans for each child, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and adapted in consultation with the child and relevant professionals.
• To monitor expenditure and effectively manage the home's budget, ensuring financial accountability.
• To manage occupancy levels and ensure quality in all aspects of the operation.
• To work closely with director and produce monthly reports.
• To always ensure professionalism and confidentiality.

Benefits

• Training ongoing support and career development

Due to the nature of this job, candidates will be subject to UK eligibility checks together with Enhance Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

For immediate interview please email Staff Match your up to date CV or call (phone number removed).