Candidates Category: Health & Social Care
Region: London
We are looking to appoint an experienced and committed Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a newly refurbished three-bed detached home based in Rainham, Essex. This is a rare opportunity to join a family-run organisation that is passionate about providing high-quality, stable, and nurturing care for children and young people.
The home is nearing completion following a full refurbishment and includes a dedicated manager’s office and a staff room, providing a comfortable and professional working environment. You will work closely with the responsible individual who will be submitting the Ofsted application once the registered Manager is appointed, ensuring a strong and well-supported start for the service.
Pay Rates: Negotiable RatesReference No: AC10122025
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the staff team to deliver safe, consistent, and child-centred care.
- Oversee the final setup and ongoing development of the home from the point of opening.
- Maintain a warm, secure, and nurturing environment for children in your care.
- Take responsibility for staffing, budgets, and daily operational processes.
- Build constructive and professional relationships with families, social workers, and external agencies.
Job Requirements:
- Must currently hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a qualification considered equivalent by the Council in line with statutory guidance.
- Proven experience working within a children’s residential home.
- Clear and demonstrable experience of dealing with Ofsted, including inspections and regulatory requirements.
- At least two years’ experience in a senior or deputy role within a residential childcare setting.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for vulnerable children.
What We Offer:
- Performance-based bonus.
- Supportive, family-run environment where your experience and approach are respected.
- The opportunity to influence, shape, and lead a new service from the very beginning.
- A fully refurbished home with well-designed facilities.
- Opportunities for continued professional development and progression.
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