Registered Manager | Children's Residential Home (EBD)

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Occupancy bonus

Ofsted bonus

Annual leave 32 days

Job summary

S.N.G Healthcare Group LTD is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3‑bed Children's Residential Home in NW1, London, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

You will ensure safe, effective, person‑centred care, uphold safeguarding and regulatory standards, and drive high performance across the team. This role suits candidates commuting from central London areas.

Qualifications

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to delivering high‑quality residential childcare.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team.
• A motivated, flexible and proactive management style.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD.

Responsibilities

• Lead the home’s overall management to ensure safe, effective, person‑centred care.
• Inspire and develop the team, maintain safeguarding and quality assurance standards.
• Collaborate with senior management, external agencies and families to sustain an Outstanding level of care.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Management style

Ofsted regulations

Safeguarding

Child protection

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager | Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location: London (NW1)
Salary: Base salary of £55,000, with the potential to earn up to £64,100 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time
Shifts: Monday to Friday, with participation in the on‑call rota as required
Shift Times: Flexible in line with the needs of the service

Please note: We do not hold licences to support overseas candidates. You must have previous management experience within a Children's Residential Home as a Registered Manager, Home Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step into registration.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established 3-bed Children's Residential Home located in NW1, London, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This role is suitable for candidates commuting from Camden, Islington, Westminster, Kentish Town, King's Cross, Marylebone, Hampstead, Paddington and surrounding areas.

As an experienced Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership and management of the home, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person‑centred care. You will lead and inspire your team, promote positive outcomes for children and young people, and maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.

You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance and operational performance while working collaboratively with senior management, external agencies and families to ensure the home continues to provide outstanding care.

Requirements:

• A positive, caring and compassionate approach to delivering high‑quality residential childcare
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a high‑performing team
• A motivated, flexible and proactive management style
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete if applicable)
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Home Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager looking to step into registration
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and safer recruitment
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence is desirable
• Eligibility to live and work in the UK without s p o n s o r s h i p

Benefits:

• Base salary of £52,000
• Opportunity to earn up to £58,600 through performance bonuses
• £3,000 car allowance or a company car worth approximately £5,400 per year
• Occupancy bonus of £300 per month for full occupancy
• Ofsted bonus of £3,000 for an Outstanding inspection and £1,500 for a Good inspection
• 32 days annual leave, including Bank Holidays, increasing by one day each year for the first three years
• On‑call allowance included within salary, shared across the management team and rarely required depending on home circumstances
• Established Good‑rated Ofsted home with full occupancy
• Ongoing training, support and career development within a well‑established organisation

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