Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (Complex Needs)

Up to £53,000 per annum

Urgent Requirement - ASAP Start Available

We are currently working in partnership with a growing residential childcare provider that is looking to appoint an experienced Registered Manager for a children's home supporting young people with complex needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to join a developing organisation focused on delivering high-quality care, safeguarding, and positive long-term outcomes for vulnerable young people.

The Role:

As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the operational management of the children's home, ensuring the service consistently meets Ofsted standards while providing a safe, structured, and nurturing environment for young people.

You will lead and develop the staff team, maintain strong safeguarding practices, and ensure all care delivery, operational procedures, and compliance standards are managed effectively.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full operational management of the children's residential home
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations
• Leading, supervising, and developing residential care staff
• Maintaining high safeguarding and care standards across the service
• Overseeing care planning, risk management, and placement outcomes
• Managing staffing, rotas, and day-to-day operational delivery
• Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals
• Ensuring accurate documentation, reporting, and inspection readiness

We are looking for a confident and experienced residential childcare leader with a strong understanding of complex care environments and Ofsted frameworks.

You will have:

• Previous experience managing a children's residential home (essential)
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Standards
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or currently working towards it)
• Proven leadership and staff management experience
• Strong safeguarding and compliance knowledge
• Ability to manage challenging and complex care environments effectively
• Must currently live within London or the surrounding areas

• Salary up to £53,000 per annum
• Long-term opportunity within a growing childcare provider
• Supportive operational structure and leadership team
• Career progression opportunities within an expanding organisation
• Immediate interviews available

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager looking to play a key role within a growing residential childcare provider while making a genuine difference to the lives of young people with complex needs.