Senior Registered Manager - Solo Children's Home Leader

Care First UK Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

52k salary

Bonuses included

Company car or travel allowance

Pension after probation

Mobile phone

Parking permit

32 days leave

Job summary

Care First UK Recruitment is partnering with a confidential client to recruit an experienced Registered Manager for a solo children’s residential home in London. The role leads safeguarding, staff practice and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality, child‑centred care.

The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day management, ensure safe, nurturing environments and drive continuous improvement in line with English regulations. A six‑month probation is included.

Qualifications

• Experience managing staff teams in children's residential care.
• Strong safeguarding and child-protection knowledge.
• Familiarity with Children Act 1989 and 2015 regulations.
• Leadership, risk management and incident response ability.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding and promoting welfare, with robust systems.
• Oversee daily running of the home to high standards.
• Recruit, supervise and develop staff; promote reflective practice.
• Ensure care plans and risk assessments reflect needs.
• Maintain regulatory compliance with Ofsted and regulations.
• Collaborate with Local Authorities and partner agencies.
• Monitor care standards and operational processes.
• Manage rota and on-call leadership.

Skills

Staff management

Safeguarding knowledge

Leadership

Childcare expertise

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

NVQ Level 3 Caring for Children and Young People

Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Care First UK Recruitment is partnering with a confidential client to recruit an experienced Registered Manager for a solo children’s residential home in London. The role leads safeguarding, staff practice and regulatory compliance to deliver high‑quality, child‑centred care.

The successful candidate will oversee day‑to‑day management, ensure safe, nurturing environments and drive continuous improvement in line with English regulations. A six‑month probation is included.