Registered Manager (Children’s Residential Home)
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + performance bonuses + Ofsted-linked incentives
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager – or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up – to lead a high-quality children’s residential home providing safe, nurturing and structured care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that invests heavily in quality, staff development, and positive outcomes for children. The company is known for its supportive senior leadership, strong compliance culture, and commitment to trauma-informed practice. You’ll be joining a team that genuinely wants its managers to succeed, grow, and shape outstanding homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership, safeguarding oversight, and operational management of the home.
- Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team through coaching, reflective practice, and professional accountability.
- Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting, and quality assurance systems.
- Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children and promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and external agencies.
- Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement, service development, and a positive team culture.
What We’re Looking For
- Registered Managers, OR experienced Deputy Managers ready for their first RM role.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge staff.
- Calm, professional decision-making and the ability to manage complex situations.
- Passion for child-centred, trauma-informed practice and improving outcomes for young people.
- Level 3 Residential Childcare essential; Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it.
What We Offer
- £50,000-£70,000 depending on experience
- Performance bonuses
- Ofsted rating bonuses
- Supportive senior leadership and strong professional development pathways
- Opportunity to shape and grow a high-quality residential service
If you’re a committed leader who wants to make a meaningful impact and be part of a progressive, supportive organisation, we’d love to hear from you
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