Residential Childrens Home Manager

Safe Haven Talent Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Greater London is seeking a Registered Manager to lead their residential home. In this role, you will ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for young people, managing day-to-day operations while complying with relevant legislation. The successful candidate will possess a Level 5 Diploma and have a track record of delivering positive outcomes in a supervisory role. The role comes with a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Comprehensive induction and ongoing CPD opportunities

Supportive organisational culture

Structured progression pathway

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a Children's Residential Home.
• Strong understanding of the Children's Act 1989 and relevant regulations.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes for children.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the residential service to ensure compliance.
• Drive continuous service improvement through robust monitoring and evaluation.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and regulators.

Skills

Crisis Management

Pain Management

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Employee Evaluation

Direct Support

Management Experience

Remodeling

Case Management

Home Care

Nursing

Supervising Experience

Social Work

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager to lead our Childrens Residential Home and ensure the highest standards of care, safety and wellbeing for young people. You will have overall accountability for the day-to-day management of the home ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and contractual obligations.

As the Registered Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping a nurturing, safe and empowering environment where children and young people can achieve positive outcomes and thrive. Youll oversee all aspects of operational delivery including staff leadership, safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the residential service to ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015) and other relevant legislation.
• Provide strong, compassionate leadership to the team promoting a culture of accountability, development and excellence.
• Oversee care and placement planning ensuring every child’s physical, emotional and educational needs are met.
• Drive continuous service improvement through robust monitoring, evaluation and feedback processes.
• Ensure effective safeguarding practices and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead within the home.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies, regulators and the local community.
• Manage resources, budgets and staffing levels effectively to ensure sustainability and high-quality care.
• Maintain a home environment that promotes inclusion, stability and positive development for all residents.
• Prepare and lead the service for Ofsted inspections ensuring the home consistently meets Good or Outstanding ratings.

Requirements

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent or willingness to work towards).
• Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a Childrens Residential Home.
• Proven track record of leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong understanding of the Childrens Act 1989, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and relevant statutory guidance.
• Demonstrable experience in safeguarding, staff supervision and quality assurance.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Financial management experience including responsibility for budgets and resource allocation.

Desirable

• Previous success in achieving positive Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Experience in developing services and identifying growth opportunities.
• Ability to inspire and mentor staff teams to achieve continuous improvement.

Pre-Assessment and Safeguarding Declaration

All applicants are required to complete a short pre-assessment as part of the recruitment process.

In addition, a Safeguarding Declaration and Consent Form must be completed in full and emailed to us.

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Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities.
• Supportive organisational culture that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Structured progression pathway within a growing, forward‑thinking organisation.
• On‑site parking and access to wellbeing support initiatives.

Required Skills

Requirements Were looking for a dynamic leader who blends empathy with excellence and who thrives on building something meaningful from the ground up. Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted‑registered childrens home (EBD or similar). Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015). Robust safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement effective systems and processes. Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma or attachment difficulties. Previous involvement in registering or setting up a new childrens home.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Pain Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Employee Evaluation
• Direct Support
• Management Experience
• Remodeling
• Case Management
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Supervising Experience
• Social Work

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 49500 - 70000