Registered Manager - Childrens Home

SJB Medical; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave entitlement

On-call allowance

Wellbeing day

Cycle to Work

Learning & development

Pension contribution

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

sjb medical seeks an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the launch and operation of a new children's home in the London Borough of Hackney. You will build a trauma-informed, therapeutic environment focused on stability, safety and positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.

You will recruit and develop a high-performing team, work with Hackney Council, ensure Ofsted readiness, and model psychological safety and compassionate leadership in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within children's residential care.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and child development.
• Strong partnership-working skills with local authorities and external agencies.
• Commitment to anti-racist practice and challenging discrimination in all forms.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, launch and operation of the home in Hackney.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a skilled staff team.
• Establish values and practices aligned with Ofsted and national standards.
• Prioritise psychological safety and relationship-based practice.
• Deliver high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure children feel physically and emotionally safe and empowered.
• Build relationships with local communities and partner agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement and excellence in service delivery.
• Lead the home to achieve and sustain strong Ofsted outcomes.

Skills

Management experience

Trauma-informed practice

Partnership working

Anti-racist practice

Leadership & people development

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Registered Manager

Salary: £55,000 per annum (with flexibility to exceed this for an exceptional candidate) plus £700 on-call allowance (1 in 4 weeks)

Location: London Borough of Hackney

Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with on-call responsibilities and flexibility to meet the needs of the home

Join Us in Creating Bright Futures

We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead the development and operation of a brand-new children's home in the London Borough of Hackney.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up. Working in close partnership with Hackney Council, you will establish and lead a trauma-informed therapeutic home that provides stability, safety and nurturing care for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs.

These are not simply children's homes. They are homes that belong to the children who live in them.

Benefits

• Over 7 weeks' paid leave (inclusive), with the option to buy or sell leave.
• One Wellbeing Day each year.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Professional qualification and training support for relevant roles.
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages.
• Up to 5% employer pension contribution.
• Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts at more than 15,000 retailers nationwide.

What You Do Could Make a Difference

This is much more than a Registered Manager role.

You will play a pivotal role in launching the home, building a high-performing team and creating the foundations for a successful and sustainable service. You will lead the journey towards Ofsted registration and shape a culture that places children's wellbeing, safety and outcomes at its heart.

Through innovative and trauma-informed care, you will help create an environment where children feel safe, valued and empowered to reach their potential.

How You Will Create Bright Futures

As Registered Manager, you will:

• Lead the development, launch and operation of the home.
• Recruit, develop and inspire a skilled and committed staff team.
• Establish values and practices that reflect national standards, Ofsted requirements and the shared vision of the service and Hackney Council.
• Prioritise psychological safety, empathy and relationship-based practice.
• Deliver high-quality care and support that achieves positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure children feel physically and emotionally safe, secure and empowered.
• Build strong relationships with local communities, stakeholders and partner agencies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Lead the home to achieve and sustain high-quality Ofsted outcomes.

Let's Talk About You

We are looking for a compassionate and inspirational leader who shares our commitment to challenging inequality and creating inclusive opportunities for children and families.

You will have:

• Significant management experience within children's residential care.
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or evidence that you are working towards achieving it).
• Experience supporting children affected by trauma, criminal exploitation and sexual abuse.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed practice and child development.
• Knowledge of the cultural, societal and systemic factors that impact children's lives and experiences.
• A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings in leadership roles.
• Experience creating psychologically safe, reflective and resilient teams.
• Strong partnership-working skills and the ability to work effectively with local authorities and external agencies.
• A commitment to anti-racist practice and challenging discrimination in all forms.

Why sjb medical?

sjb medical's vision is simple yet unique: to bring search and selection, and medical expertise together to provide a unique resourcing service to the healthcare sector. We take pride and great care in providing our healthcare candidates with the best possible support throughout their recruitment journey. We understand that a diverse workforce is essential to our clients' success and promotion of equality, diversity and fairness in our recruitment process is paramount.

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