OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager

Location: Watford (NW4 – Hendon area) Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum + performance bonuses

Job Ref: MR - 68819

Are you an experienced and passionate OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager looking for your next challenge? We are seeking an exceptional leader to manage and develop a children’s residential service, ensuring the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing for young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive organisation that values strong leadership, professional development, and high-quality, child-centred care.

Key Responsibilities

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Oversee the day-to-day operations of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment

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Provide inspirational leadership, guidance, and mentoring to staff teams

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Maintain full compliance with OFSTED regulations, legislation, and company policies

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Build and sustain strong relationships with children, families, and external professionals

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Develop, review, and monitor personalised care plans tailored to individual needs

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Promote the emotional wellbeing, safety, and development of every child

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Lead on safeguarding, quality assurance, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For

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High emotional intelligence with a caring and empathetic approach

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Excellent communication skills with children, families, and professionals

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Ability to set boundaries and model positive behaviours

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Calm, confident, and professional in challenging or crisis situations

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Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused mindset

Qualifications & Requirements

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Minimum 3 years’ recent experience as an OFSTED Registered Manager in children’s residential care

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NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

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Strong understanding of EBD and relevant childcare legislation

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Proven leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills

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Full UK driving licence

Salary, Perks & Benefits

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Competitive salary up to £70,000.00 p/a

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Quarterly performance bonuses (based on full occupancy)

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Generous annual leave entitlement

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Health & Wellbeing programme

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Company pension scheme

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Casual dress code

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Cycle-to-work scheme

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Free on-site parking

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Employee and store discounts

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Discounted or free food

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Company events

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Supportive, inclusive working environment

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Ongoing professional development and mentoring

If you are a committed and motivated leader with a passion for transforming young lives, we would love to hear from you