Registered Manager Dual Childrens Home

About the Organisation

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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.

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, organisational and relationship-building xwzovoh 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)