OFSTED Registered Manager

Registered Manager Location: Enfield, London Salary: £55,000- £60,000 per annum  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 Registered Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day running of our first home. A beautiful 2-placement home 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