Registered Manager
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £55,000- £60,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Reporting to: Responsible Individual (RI) & Managing Director
About Us
Our client is looking for a passionate, experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day running of our first home. A beautiful 2-placement home designed to support young people aged 7 17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Whether you re an experienced Registered Manager or a strong Deputy ready to take that next step, we want to hear from you. This is a rare opportunity to shape a new home from the ground up, with the full support of a hands-on, ambitious director team who are committed to your success.
You'll have the autonomy to build a culture of excellence and care, backed by robust systems, investment and a long-term growth plan that reflects our belief in doing things the right way.
Why Join Us?
Benefits include:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Opportunity to step into a multi-home leadership role as our client expands
What You'll Be Responsible For
Leadership & Compliance
- Lead the home in line with Children s Homes Regulations and the Quality Standards (2015)
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
- Ensure Ofsted readiness at all times and aim for an Outstanding rating
- Review and maintain the Statement of Purpose regularly
Care Delivery
- Oversee high-quality, person-centred care for children aged 8 17
- Champion a therapeutic, trauma-informed approach
- Collaborate with therapists, social workers and other professionals
- Empower young people to be heard in all aspects of their care
Team Development
- Recruit and train a committed team
- Lead regular supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
- Build a culture of positivity, consistency and accountability
Operations & Resource Management
- Manage rotas, admissions and home audits
- Maintain a safe, compliant and warm home environment
- Monitor budgets and ensure financial efficiency
- Keep accurate, timely records across all areas
Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with professionals and local authorities
- Manage the submission of Reg 44 and Reg 45 reports
- Represent the home and organisational values in all external engagements
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 12 months)
- Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare already achieved
- 5+ years experience in children s residential care
- At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Proven success achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Desirable:
- Additional training in therapeutic models or child psychology
- Experience working with children with EBD in a solo or small group home
You ll also need:
- Resilience, vision and a commitment to quality
- Strong leadership and people skills
- A full manual driving licence
- Flexibility to be part of the on-call rota
- Ambition to grow into a group leadership role
