RegisteredManagerChildren'sResidentialHome

Location:WestfieldHome,WestfieldClose,WalthamCross,EN87EY

Salary:£55,000perannum+Bonuseslinkedtohomeprofitability/performance

ContractType:Full-time,permanent.

Reportingto:ResponsibleIndividual/Director

Hours:40hoursperweek,withflexibilitytomeetoperationalneedsandparticipateinon-callarrangementsasrequired.

Following3to6months,andsubjecttothehomebeingstable,fullyoperational,andmeetingrequiredstandards,theremaybescopeforlimitedhybridworkingforadministrativeandmanagementtasks,subjecttoserviceneedsandorganisationalapproval.

AbouttheRole

HavenRiseCareLtdisseekinganexperienced,committed,andchild-centredRegisteredManagertoleadanewtherapeuticchildren'shomewithamaximumof3placementsinWalthamCross.

Thisisanopportunitytoleadasmall,high-qualityservicefromregistrationthroughtofulloperation,shapingtheculture,standards,andtherapeuticpracticefromdayone. Thehomewillprovidestable,nurturing,trauma-informedcareforchildrenandyoungpeoplewithcomplexneeds,withastrongfocusonsafeguarding,emotionalwellbeing,relationships,andpositiveoutcomes.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillberesponsiblefortheleadership,management,development,andday-to-dayrunningofthehome,ensuringcompliancewiththeChildren'sHomes(England)Regulations2015,theQualityStandardssafeguardinglegislation,andinternalpoliciesandprocedures.

Keyresponsibilities

LeadthehomethroughOfstedregistrationandintofulloperation

Ensurethehomeoperatesinlinewithlegislation,regulations,safeguardingguidance,andcompanypolicy.

Maintainaccurate,robust,andinspection-readyrecords,careplans,riskassesssmentsbehavioursupportplans,,visibleleadershiptothestaffteamandsethighstandardsofpractice,accountability,andprofessionalism.

Recruit,induct,supervise,anddevelopstafftobuildastable,skilled,andmotivatedteam.

Embedatherapeutic,trauma-informed,child-centredmodelofcareacrossthehome.Ensurechildrenandyoungpeople'swishes,feelings,andvoicesarecentraltocareplanningandday-to-daypractice.Leadsafeguardingpractice,includingrespondingtoconcerns,incidents,allegations,andseriouseventsinlinewithprocedure

LiaiseeffectivelywithLocalAuthorities,Ofsted,LADO,police,healthprofessionals,educationproviders,therapists,andfamilies

Overseematchingdecisions,admissions,placementstability,andoutcomesforchildrenandyoungpeople

Managerotas,staffingarrangements,absence,performance,anddisciplinarymattersinlinewithcompanypolicy

Monitorstaffingcosts,agencyuse, maintaining issues, and operational spend. Carry out audits and implement action plans to support continuous improvement and inspection readiness.

Person Specification Essential:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete within required timescales.

Experience working within childrens residential care

Experience in a leadership, senior, or deputy management role within childrens residential services.

Strong knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding procedures, and Ofsted requirements Experience managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complex behaviours.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice Excellent leadership, communication recording, and organisational skills.

Ability to lead teams, drive improvement, and make sound decisions under pressure

Full UK driving licence

Enhanced DBS suitable for working with children

Desirable:

Previous experience as an Ofsted-registered manager Experience leading a home through registration or inspection.

Experience supporting children and young people with trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or complex needs.

Experience in service development or opening a new home. xbpsjku

Knowledge of safer recruitment, staff development, and quality assurance systems.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to lead a new therapeutic childrens home with a maximum of 3 placements

Chance to shape culture, standards, and practice from the ground up

Strong leadership backing and a clear vision for high-quality car

Smaller home model with a strong focus on relationships, stability, and therapeutic practice

Clear performance bonus structure

Clear performance bonus structure

Potential for limited hybrid working after 3 to 6 months, subject to home stabilisation and service needs

Opportunity to grow with the organisation as it expands