Registered Manager – Children’s Home

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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