Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Sgscare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,700 - 58,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

On-call included within salary

Ofsted bonus

Occupancy bonus

Company car or travel allowance

Job summary

A children's care provider in Greater London seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established home for young people with emotional and behavioral needs. You will be responsible for operational management, ensuring safe caregiving, and developing a values-led staff team. Essential qualifications include a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare. This role offers competitive compensation including a salary of £53,000 basic with OTE up to £60,800 and various benefits, including a company car or travel allowance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's home.
• Proven leadership skills to coach and retain staff.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, high-quality care at all times.
• Lead and develop the staff team through training and supervisions.
• Maintain compliance with legislation and standards.
• Oversee admissions, care planning, and quality assurance.

Skills

Operational leadership

Compliance management

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Home Registered Manager (Existing Home)

Location: N8 (London)

Salary: £53,000 basic (OTE up to £60,800 including bonuses)

Hours: Full-time, Permanent

🏡 The Home

Ofsted rating: Good
Beds: 4
Service type: EBD

This is an established children’s home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs. The focus is on consistent, relationship-based care, strong routines, and a stable staff team that can deliver positive outcomes.

👤 Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced Registered Manager who can lead from the front, maintain compliance, and develop a confident, values-led team. You’ll be comfortable balancing operational leadership with quality assurance, safeguarding, and stakeholder management.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Significant experience within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home (EBD)
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and confident understanding of the SCCIF and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and retain staff
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Overall operational management of the home, ensuring safe, high-quality care at all times
• Leading, supervising, and developing the staff team through induction, supervisions, appraisals and CPD
• Maintaining compliance with legislation, Quality Standards, policies and procedures
• Overseeing admissions, care planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Managing relationships with placing authorities, professionals and Ofsted
• Driving continuous improvement and preparing the home for inspections

Package and Benefits

• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays (increases by 1 day each year for the first 3 years)
• On-call included within salary (rarely required and shared with the Deputy Manager depending on home needs)
• Ofsted bonus: £3,000 for Outstanding and £1,500 for Good
• Occupancy bonus: £400 per month for full occupancy
• Company car or travel allowance of £3,000 per annum

How to Apply

If you’re an established Registered Manager looking for a stable, existing home with a strong package and clear expectations, apply today.

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Call: 01423 393 120