Registered Manager - Children-S Residential Home

Corus Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in childcare seeks a Registered Manager for their new 6-bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home in Hither Green. You will oversee daily operations, ensuring a safe environment and compliance with regulations. The role requires strong leadership, experience in managing teams, and sound knowledge of childcare legislation. You will also manage budgets and contribute to service development, making a positive impact on children aged 11-17 with emotional and behavioral difficulties.

Benefits

33 Days holiday including bank holidays

On-site parking

DBS Certificate paid for

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Comprehensive Induction Program

Staff Appreciation Days

Qualifications

• 4+ years post-qualification experience with 2+ years in management.
• Expert knowledge of children's homes regulations and Ofsted frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the home, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage budgets and prepare management reports.
• Oversight of safeguarding practices and team development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Budget management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for someone to open, develop and lead at our new 6 bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home - Meadow House supporting children aged 11-17 years with EBD. The home is based in Hither Green, Southeast London.

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday

As Registered Manager you'll ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment that complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Children's Homes Regulations, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.

They will manage budgets and resources effectively, contribute to service development, and drive continuous improvement to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for the home, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
• Recruit and develop your own team
• Provide visible leadership to the team, modelling professional standards and a child-focused culture.
• Supervise, mentor and appraise staff at all levels, ensuring access to professional development.
• Ensure team have the necessary support and training to deliver excellent care practice
• Chair meetings, contribute to service planning, and provide management cover as required.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times, working in line with statutory guidance.
• Oversee the development of personalised care plans to support young people with complex needs, trauma, and challenging behaviours.
• Ensure inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities are embedded across the service.
• Audit case files, monitor standards and implement recommendations to drive and continually improve quality.

Operational & Financial Management

• Manage the home's allocated budget, including team resourcing and financial monitoring.
• Ensure efficient rota planning to maintain safe staffing levels.
• Prepare accurate management information, reports and forecasts.
• Monitor KPIs and quality measures to ensure the service meets or exceeds expectations.
• Work closely with social workers, families, schools, health, police and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
• Represent the home at internal and external meetings, panels and inspections.
• Contribute to policy and practice development within the wider service.
• Lead business planning for the home, linking objectives to service priorities and outcomes.
• Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, user feedback and consultation.
• Ensure the home remains “Ofsted inspection ready” at all times.

About You

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• At least 4 years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role within a children's residential setting.
• Expert knowledge of children's homes regulations, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
• Experience of managing budgets, resources and staffing effectively.
• Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
• Ability to work in partnership with multi-agency professionals.
• Experience of driving service improvement and working to KPIs.
• Additional professional training in therapeutic or trauma-informed practice would be helpful
• Experience of contributing to policy development would be beneficial
• Full UK driving licence - desirable

Benefits you can expect in return for your hard work

• 33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
• On-site parking
• DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare*
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Staff Appreciation Days

*Terms & Conditions apply