Registered Manager in Children's Home

Corus Consultancy; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care management organization in the City of London is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's home, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing high-quality care. The ideal candidate will have extensive management experience in a children's residential setting and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership. The role offers various benefits, including generous vacation days and a pension scheme.

Benefits

33 Days holiday including bank holidays

On-site parking

DBS Certificate paid for by company

Contributory Pension Scheme

Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme

Annual Salary Review

Comprehensive Induction Program

Staff Appreciation Days

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role.
• Expert knowledge of children's homes regulations and Ofsted frameworks.
• Strong leadership and supervision skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance as Ofsted Registered Manager.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Drive continuous improvement for child welfare.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Team development

Knowledge of safeguarding legislation

Ability to work in partnership

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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 company
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
• Annual Salary Review
• Comprehensive Induction Program
• Staff Appreciation Days