Registered Manager - Children's Care Home

WorkForce Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a new children's residential home in London. The role involves leading a team to support young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma and management experience. The salary ranges from £65,000 to £70,000 annually with additional bonuses. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the care environment and make a difference.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Paid DBS certificate

Contributory pension scheme

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Annual salary review

Comprehensive induction & ongoing development

Staff appreciation days

On-site parking

Qualifications

• 4+ years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of children's homes regulations and Ofsted frameworks.
• Confident in managing budgets, resources, and KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Recruit, train, and develop your team.
• Manage budgets and staffing effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Child safeguarding knowledge

Budget management

Team development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 6-bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home supporting young people aged 11-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum. Bonus: £1,000 on successful Ofsted registration + £6,000 upon full occupancy (T&Cs apply). Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. This is a unique opportunity to open, shape, and grow a new home, while building and leading your own team to deliver outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
• Recruit, train, and develop your team, fostering a child-focused culture.
• Oversee personalised care plans for young people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Manage budgets, rotas, and staffing effectively.
• Work in partnership with social workers, schools, health professionals, and other agencies.
• Ensure the home is always “Ofsted inspection ready.”

About You

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• 4+ years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of children's homes regulations, safeguarding, and Ofsted frameworks.
• Proven leadership and team development skills.
• Confident in managing budgets, resources, and KPIs.
• Additional training in therapeutic or trauma-informed practice desirable.

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Paid DBS certificate
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discretionary company bonus scheme
• Annual salary review
• Comprehensive induction & ongoing development
• Staff appreciation days
• On-site parking

If you're passionate about making a difference for children and young people — apply now to take the next step in your career as a Registered Manager.