Job Description:

Registered Manager
Location: Enfield, London
Salary: £50,000- £65,000 per annum  (Dependant on experience)
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 Ofsted Registered Manager to oversee a dual-home service, although there is also the option for candidates who would prefer to manage a single home. The home(s) is 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