Registered Manager

Nextchapter care group ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Attendance bonus £400 per annum

Job summary

Nextchapter care group ltd in Romford, East London is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead an Ofsted-registered children’s home for up to four children aged 8–17 years.

You will oversee daily operations, develop staff, uphold safeguarding and regulatory standards, and work with therapists to support therapeutic care.

The role offers a highly competitive salary up to £60,000 plus annual bonus, 33 days of annual leave, Nest pension, and a clear professional progression pathway.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a role relevant to residential care of children.
• At least 1 year's experience supervising and managing staff.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or working towards it.
• A 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted grade in recent inspections.
• Good understanding of Therapeutic Practices and PACE.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring the home operates in compliance with the Children\'s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.
• Implement and work in accordance with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose within theChildren\'s Home.
• Oversee daily operations of the home while advocating for children and young people to enable them to thrive.
• Demonstrate understanding of safeguarding procedures and regulatory standards, applying them in day‑to‑day practice.
• Work in line with the Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).
• Develop, supervise and support the staff team, delegating responsibilities appropriately.
• Participate in an on-call system.
• Collaborate with Responsible Individual, psychologists and therapists to embed therapeutically informed training.
• Lead by example as a Registered Manager to promote a positive culture and outstanding outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory compliance

Therapeutic practices understanding

SCCIF knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or working towards it

Job description

Registered Manager Children's Home

Romford, East London Full-Time Permanent 40 Hours Per Week

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to join our Ofsted-registered children's home in Romford, East London. Providing specialist therapeutic care for up to four children aged 8 17 years, this is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Registered Manager to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people who have experienced complex trauma and abuse.

We would also consider an experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager position.

Highly competitive salary up to £60,000 + annual bonus (negotiable).

What We Require

• A minimum of 2 years' experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least 1 year's experience supervising and managing staff.
• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or working towards it.
• A "Good" or "Outstanding" grade within your recent Ofsted inspections.
• A good understanding of Therapeutic Practices and PACE.
• The ability to lead effectively as a Registered Manager, ensuring the highest standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring the home operates in compliance with the Children\'s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.
• Implement and work in accordance with all aspects of the Statement of Purpose within the Children\'s Home.
• As the Registered Manager, oversee the daily operations of the home while advocating for children and young people, enabling them to thrive and achieve the best possible outcomes.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of safeguarding procedures, Children\'s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards, implementing these effectively in day-to-day practice.
• Work in line with the Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF).
• Develop, supervise and support the staff team, delegating responsibilities appropriately.
• Participate in an on-call system.
• Work alongside the Responsible Individual, commissioned psychologists and therapists to develop and embed the organisation\'s therapeutically informed training programme.
• Lead by example as a Registered Manager, promoting a positive culture, continuous improvement and outstanding outcomes for children.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and access to a structured career pathway, including professional qualifications.
• Comprehensive training, professional development opportunities and ongoing support from senior colleagues.
• Attendance bonus every three months, totalling £400 per annum (payable after successful probation).
• NEST Pension Scheme.
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.