Registered Manager - South East

Anonymous; Basildon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Registration bonus

Annual bonus

Job summary

Anonymous is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential service in England. You will ensure safe, therapeutic provision for young people with complex needs, maintaining Ofsted compliance and regulatory standards.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, budgets, safeguarding, and liaison with families and authorities, delivering high-quality, child-centred care and continuous service improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 years.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in managing budgets, rota planning, and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and partnership working skills.
• Successful track record of positive Ofsted inspection outcomes - desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, nurturing environment as per Statement of Purpose.
• Lead and manage staff, promote high-performance culture.
• Deliver personalised, child-centred care plans with multi-agency partners.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and inspections readiness.
• Manage safeguarding, incident reporting, and risk management.
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and appraisals.
• Maintain recording, monitoring, reporting systems and audits.
• Lead on placement stability and outcomes for young people.
• Collaborate with families, local authorities, professionals.
• Manage budgets to keep the home financially sustainable.
• Provide interim support to other homes when needed.
• Contribute to regional improvement and development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Communication

Safeguarding

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Decision making

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

As the Registered Manager of the service, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of a high-quality residential service that meets the needs of children and young people with complex needs, trauma, and emotional and behavioural challenges. You will ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.

You will create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children are supported to thrive, achieve, and reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the home provides a safe, caring, and nurturing environment in line with the home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Lead and manage the staff team effectively, promoting a positive, supportive, and high-performance culture.
• Ensure the delivery of personalised, child-centred care plans in collaboration with multi‑agency partners.
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and oversee the home’s readiness for inspections.
• Manage safeguarding, incident reporting, and effective risk management in line with organisational policies.
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision, and appraisal of staff, ensuring development and retention.
• Maintain robust recording, monitoring, and reporting systems, including internal audits and regulatory returns.
• Lead on placement stability, positive outcomes, and transitions for young people.
• Work closely with families, local authorities, and external professionals to support each young person’s journey.
• Control budgets responsibly and ensure the home remains financially sustainable.
• Support Other Homes Within the Region
• Actively participate in regional forums and best practice groups.
• Offer mentorship, guidance, and oversight to new or developing Registered Managers or Deputy Managers.
• Provide interim support to other homes as required during transition or staffing gaps.
• Contribute to the regional improvement and development plan, sharing learning and driving consistency across homes.

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a children’s residential setting within the last 5 years.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or management role in a children’s home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) - Essential.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and child protection procedures.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and manage a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in managing budgets, rota planning, and quality assurance.
• Excellent communication, conflict resolution, and partnership working skills.
• Successful track record of positive Ofsted inspection outcomes - desirable.

Key Competences

• Leadership - Inspires, empowers, and develops others to achieve high standards.
• Child-Centred Practice - Committed to the emotional and developmental needs of children and young people.
• Regulatory Knowledge - Expert understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted frameworks.
• Resilience - Emotionally robust, calm under pressure, and committed to continuous improvement.
• Integrity - Transparent, ethical, and professional at all times.
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to align operational delivery with long‑term organisational objectives.
• Decision-Making - Confident in assessing risks, managing safeguarding concerns, and taking decisive action.

Safeguarding Statement

Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and to adhere to the highest standards of professional conduct. All appointments are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS checks and compliance with our safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for those in our care.

Hours:

Full‑Time - 37.5 hours per week (flexible to meet the needs of the service)

Salary:

• Competitive
• Registration and Opening Bonus
• Annual bonus structure implementation once the home is fully occupied

On Call Duties:

Participation in the organisational on‑call rota, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required

Employment Support & Benefits

• Wisdom Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - 24/7 confidential advice and support for wellbeing, mental health, legal and financial guidance.
• My Perks through HAPi - Access to retail discounts, lifestyle savings, wellbeing resources and employee reward benefits.

Reports to:

Responsible Individual / Head of Service

Work Location:

In person