Registered Manager – Children's Home

TEAM; Ilford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £50,000

Visa sponsorship

Full-time

On-site role

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TEAM in East London is hiring a Registered Manager to lead an Ofsted-registered children's home in Redbridge. You will oversee daily operations, safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality outcomes for children.

The role is permanent, full-time, on-site five days a week. You must have proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered setting for under-18s, hold a UK driving licence, and be willing to relocate. Visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• Experience as Ofsted-registered manager of an under-18 childrens home.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare standards.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive.
• Willingness to relocate to East London and require visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of the home, maintaining high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Ensure service complies with Ofsted regulations and residential childcare standards.
• Oversee care planning and ensure safe, appropriate support for children.
• Develop and support the residential childcare team to maintain service quality.
• Maintain safeguarding records and drive continuous improvement for Ofsted readiness.
• Prepare the service for Ofsted inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Ofsted regulations

Safeguarding

Team management

Job description

Creating a home where children feel safe, supported and able to make positive progress starts with strong leadership. As the Registered Manager, you'll take responsibility for an Ofsted-registered service in Redbridge, leading the team and maintaining the standards children deserve.

This is specifically for someone with previous experience managing an Ofsted-registered children's home for children under 18. Experience limited to supported living, adult social care or 16+ supported accommodation will not meet the requirements.

What's in it for you

• £50,000 per annum salary
• Visa sponsorship available for candidates who require a change/switch of sponsorship
• Permanent, full-time position with responsibility for an established residential service
• Opportunity to lead and develop a residential childcare team
• Scope to directly influence safeguarding, care quality and outcomes for children
• East London location, with relocation welcomed where required

Your responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day operation of the home, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted regulations and residential childcare standards
• Oversee care planning and ensure children receive safe, appropriate and consistent support
• Lead, support and develop the residential childcare team to maintain effective service delivery
• Maintain robust safeguarding practices, policies, records and quality standards
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain readiness for Ofsted inspections

What we're looking for in a Registered Manager

• Previous experience as an Ofsted-registered manager of a children's home supporting children under 18 – experience solely within 16+ supported accommodation, supported living or adult social care will not be considered
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare standards
• Experience leading and developing teams within a residential childcare setting; experience managing a service rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted is desirable
• Good written and spoken English, plus a full UK driving licence and the ability to drive
• Candidates must currently require a change/switch of visa sponsorship and be willing to relocate to East London if required

Working hours – 5 days per week, fully on-site; specific daily working hours

If you have the Ofsted-registered children's home management background required and want to lead a service where the quality of care genuinely matters, apply today for the Registered Manager position.