Registered Manager – Children’s Home

Company: TEAM
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Location: Ilford
Job Description:

Creating a home where children feel safe, supported and able to make positive progress starts with strong leadership. As the Registered Manager, you’ll take responsibility for an Ofsted-registered service in Redbridge, leading the team and maintaining the standards children deserve.

This is specifically for someone with previous experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home for children under 18. Experience limited to supported living, adult social care or 16+ supported accommodation will not meet the requirements.

What’s in it for you

  • £50,000 per annum salary
  • Visa sponsorship available for candidates who require a change/switch of sponsorship
  • Permanent, full-time position with responsibility for an established residential service
  • Opportunity to lead and develop a residential childcare team
  • Scope to directly influence safeguarding, care quality and outcomes for children
  • East London location, with relocation welcomed where required

Your responsibilities:

  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the home, maintaining high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance
  • Ensure the service operates in line with Ofsted regulations and residential childcare standards
  • Oversee care planning and ensure children receive safe, appropriate and consistent support
  • Lead, support and develop the residential childcare team to maintain effective service delivery
  • Maintain robust safeguarding practices, policies, records and quality standards
  • Drive continuous improvement and maintain readiness for Ofsted inspections

What we’re looking for in a Registered Manager

  • Previous experience as an Ofsted-registered manager of a children’s home supporting children under 18 – experience solely within 16+ supported accommodation, supported living or adult social care will not be considered
  • Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, care planning and residential childcare standards
  • Experience leading and developing teams within a residential childcare setting; experience managing a service rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted is desirable
  • Good written and spoken English, plus a full UK driving licence and the ability to drive
  • Candidates must currently require a change/switch of visa sponsorship and be willing to relocate to East London if required

Working hours – 5 days per week, fully on-site; specific daily working hours

If you have the Ofsted-registered children’s home management background required and want to lead a service where the quality of care genuinely matters, apply today for the Registered Manager position.

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Posted: September 27th, 2026