Registered Manager

Nextchapter care group ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; 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 our Ofsted-registered children''s home for up to four children aged 8-17, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £60,000 with an annual bonus, a structured career pathway, and ongoing professional development; supervision of staff and safeguarding are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in residential care of children.
• At least 1 year 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.
• Good understanding of Therapeutic Practices and PACE.
• Ability to lead effectively as Registered Manager, ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Implement and work in accordance with the Statement of Purpose within the Children’s Home.
• Oversee daily operations and advocate for children to enable best outcomes.
• Demonstrate safeguarding, regulatory standards, and SCCIF alignment in practice.
• Lead the staff team, develop responsibilities, and participate in on-call rotations.
• Collaborate with the Responsible Individual, psychologists and therapists on training.

Skills

Staff leadership

Therapeutic practices

Regulatory compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

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