Registered Manager Dual Childrens Home

About the Organisation You will be joining a well-established, values-driven residential childcare provider with over 60 homes across London, Peterborough, Northampton and Kent, alongside an independent specialist school for young people aged 819 with autism and learning difficulties.

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

The organisation is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care that supports young people to overcome adversity, build independence and celebrate personal achievements.

Every service is underpinned by strong safeguarding practice, therapeutic approaches and a culture that places children at the heart of everything it does.

About the Home This is a Brand new 3-bed & 4-Bed home supports young people aged 1118 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) who may have experienced trauma, attachment disruption or instability.

The focus is on providing a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes stability, healing and positive life progression whether that leads to reunification, foster care or independent living.

The Role As Registered Manager, you will provide strong, visible leadership and be responsible for the overall operation, compliance and performance of the home.

You will create a calm, therapeutic and resilient environment where young people feel safe, valued and supported to thrive.

Key Responsibilities: Lead the home in full compliance with Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements Provide emotionally intelligent leadership that sets the culture and standards of the home Create and maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment Champion the voice, rights and individual needs of young people Lead, supervise, mentor and develop staff through coaching, reflective practice and QCF Level 3 support Oversee care planning, safeguarding, risk management, staffing, budgets and operational development Maintain high standards of health & safety and regulatory compliance Work collaboratively with local authorities, commissioners and multi-agency professionals Drive continuous improvement with the ambition to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Promote independence, emotional wellbeing and life skills for young people Essential Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (Deputy Managers actively working towards Level 5 with a clear completion plan will be considered) Significant experience in childrens residential care (EBD or similar) Experience managing or supporting Ofsted inspections Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirements Experience supporting children with trauma, EBD or complex emotional needs Knowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed or attachment-focused approaches Minimum 2 years residential childcare experience Minimum 1 years supervisory or management experience Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) Driving licence preferred Personal Attributes We Value Calm, confident and values-led leadership style Emotionally intelligent and reflective under pressure Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people Strong communication, xwzovoh organisational and relationship-building skills Confidence to lead with humility to learn Commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way Why Join Us? Competitive salary:£54,000 £60,000 per annum Performance bonuses linked to Ofsted outcomes and occupancy 31 days holiday (including bank holidays) Company car Welcome bonus for new starters £100 birthday gift every year Employee referral scheme: £250 on joining £250 after probation Long service awards: £50 at 3 years £100 at 5 years Fully paid weekend away at 10 years Pension with NEST 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 OnDemand GP service Sage employee benefits platform Funded qualifications and career progression Blue Light Card / Key Worker discounts Free on-site parking Casual dress and company events Employee mentoring programme Strong leadership, governance and worklife balance focus Benefits: Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme Licence/Certification: UK Driving Licence (preferred) UK right to work indefinitely and without sponsorship (required)