Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care Home

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead a new children’s residential care home in North West London. This is an opportunity to take full operational responsibility for a home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural needs, ensuring high-quality care delivery in line with regulatory standards and best practice.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership capability, sound knowledge of safeguarding frameworks, and a proven track record of achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintain full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide effective leadership, supervision, and performance management to the staff team.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Promote a therapeutic, child-centred culture that prioritises safeguarding and wellbeing.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, and placement matching.
• Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, families, and external professionals.
• Lead inspections and implement continuous improvement strategies to achieve positive inspection outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a management role within a children’s residential setting
• Strong working knowledge of safeguarding legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Experience managing Ofsted inspections
• Demonstrable leadership and staff development skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience supporting young people with EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties)
• Proven record of achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” inspection outcomes
• Therapeutic or trauma-informed practice training

Personal Attributes

• Resilient and emotionally intelligent
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• High level of professional integrity
• Ability to balance compliance, care quality, and commercial performance

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-related bonus
• Ongoing professional development
• Supportive senior leadership structure
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Pension scheme

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

If you are a dedicated leader passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable young people and ready to take the next step in your career, we would welcome your application

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Harrow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English