Job Role: Children's Home Registered Manager Location: London (NW1 - Existing Home Reopening) Salary: £50,000 basic, with potential earnings up to £56,600 including bonuses Contract: Permanent, full-time Hours: 40 hours per week (flexible rota including evenings, weekends and occasional nights) Role Overview We are recruiting an experienced and resilient Children's Home Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD children's home supporting young people aged 11-17. This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Registered Manager or a strong Deputy Manager ready for progression, with a proven track record within residential children's services. The role carries full responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, including care quality, safeguarding, compliance and staff leadership. As Children's Home Registered Manager, you will lead from the front, embedding a strong, child-centred culture while ensuring the service consistently meets regulatory standards and delivers positive outcomes for young people. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Home Management Act as the appointed Children's Home Registered Manager for the service Hold full operational and strategic responsibility for the home Ensure staffing levels, rotas and on-call arrangements meet the needs of the children Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements Lead on Ofsted inspections, monitoring visits and action planning Care Quality & Safeguarding Ensure high-quality, child-focused care is delivered consistently Promote a safe, structured and nurturing living environment Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people Ensure care plans are implemented effectively and reviewed regularly Work closely with external professionals including social workers, education and health services Staff Leadership & Development Recruit, manage, supervise and develop the residential staff team Deliver effective supervision, appraisals and performance management Promote strong practice, accountability and consistency across the team Manage conduct, disciplinary and capability matters where required Maintain a positive, motivated and stable workforce Compliance, Administration & Quality Maintain accurate records, reports and audits in line with regulatory requirements Ensure safeguarding procedures and risk management processes are embedded Manage budgets and resources efficiently Drive continuous improvement and quality across the service Essential Criteria Experience working within Children's Residential Homes Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a senior role (Deputy Manager or above) Proven leadership experience managing staff teams within residential childcare Strong working knowledge of: Children's Homes Regulations Ofsted frameworks and expectations Safeguarding and statutory guidance Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management Evidence of contributing to Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to take full responsibility for rota planning and staffing cover Commutable distance to the home Willingness to travel for interviews and managers' meetings Any disciplinaries or failed fit person decisions must be declared Desirable Criteria Experience as a Registered Manager within an EBD setting Strong Deputy Manager looking to step into a Registered Manager role Consistent Ofsted inspection history rated Good or Outstanding Salary & Benefits Basic salary of £50,000, rising to £56,600 with bonuses Ofsted bonuses: £3,000 for Outstanding £1,500 for Good Occupancy bonus: £300 per month at full occupancy Car allowance: £3,000 per annum or company car (£5,400 value) Annual leave: 32 days including Bank Holidays, increasing annually for first 3 years Workplace pension scheme Mobile phone provided Local parking permit On-call included within salary and shared appropriately Additional Information Six-month probationary period Three months' notice period (outside of disciplinary matters) Role subject to statutory checks and Ofsted approval How to Apply For more information or to apply for the Children's Home Registered Manager role, please contact: Robert Rowe 📞 07935 141342 📧JBRP1_UKTJ