Registered Manager Children’s Residential Homes (EBD)
Location: IlfordSalary: £55,000 – £75,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to join a growing and ambitious children’s residential care provider.
Due to continued expansion, the organisation is seeking a strong leader to oversee both an established 3-bed EBD home and a newly registered 3-bed EBD service. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role within a provider that is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and achieving outstanding outcomes for young people.
With a supportive senior leadership team already in place, including a Responsible Individual, Head of Service, and existing Registered Manager, you will benefit from strong operational support whilst enjoying the autonomy to shape and develop both services.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will:
Provide full operational leadership across two children’s residential homes
Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements
Lead, develop, and inspire stable, high-performing staff teams
Embed a therapeutic, child-focused culture throughout both homes
Drive continuous improvement and work towards Good and Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance processes
Develop positive relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and external professionals
Support occupancy growth and placement stability
Maintain high standards of care planning, record keeping, and service delivery
Participate in the on-call rota and provide leadership support as required
About You
To be considered for this position, you will ideally have:
Significant experience within children’s residential care, particularly EBD services
Previous Registered Manager experience or substantial leadership experience as a Deputy Manager ready to progress
A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Strong safeguarding knowledge and regulatory understanding
Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
The ability to build, motivate, and retain successful teams
Relevant childcare qualifications
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
Full UK Driving Licence
The provider is also keen to consider exceptional step-up candidates who can demonstrate strong leadership capability and a clear readiness to take on registration responsibilities.
What’s On Offer?
Salary between £55,000 and £75,000 depending on experience
Welcome Bonus (Golden Hello)
Monthly performance-related bonus of £500 per fully occupied home (KPI dependent)
Additional bonus opportunities linked to Outstanding Ofsted outcomes
Clear progression opportunities within a growing organisation
Strong support from an experienced senior leadership team
Opportunity to influence and shape the development of a newly registered service
Long-term career development within an expanding provider
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and ambitious leader who wants to play a significant role in the growth of a provider that places children’s outcomes at the centre of everything it does.
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