Registered Children&;s Manager

Position: Registered Children's Manager
Registered Manager – Ofsted Regulated Children’s Home

Location:

Ilford, East London
Full Time | Permanent | On-Call Requirement
Salary:
Up to £60k per annum

Working on behalf of a well established care company, We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead an Ofsted-regulated children’s residential service in Ilford. This is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality, person-centred care and achieving strong Ofsted outcomes, while ensuring the home operates safely, compliantly, and successfully.
This opportunity is ideal for a confident leader who combines strong childcare practice knowledge with operational and commercial awareness.

About the Role:

As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and performance of the children’s home. You will ensure the service delivers excellent outcomes for children and young people while maintaining full regulatory compliance and a positive, high-performance staff culture.
You will work closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders to maintain quality, grow the service, and build a strong reputation locally.

Key Responsibilities
Quality & Safeguarding

Lead and manage an Ofsted-regulated children’s home
Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children’s Home Regulations
Maintain high safeguarding standards and an open, transparent culture
Drive person-centred care and positive outcomes for children and young people
Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement activity
Aim to achieve and maintain Ofsted ratings of Good or Outstanding Leadership & Staff Management

Lead, coach and develop the staff team
Create a high-performance, child-focused culture
Ensure safe staffing levels and effective workforce deployment
Manage staff performance, supervision, and development
Participate in the management on-call rota Operational & Commercial

Ensure the financial viability and sustainability of the home
Manage referrals, enquiries, and placements
Build strong partnerships with local authorities and professionals
Promote and represent the service positively in the Ilford and wider London area
Contribute to service development and growth

Governance & Compliance

Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and company policies
Maintain accurate records and reporting standards
Handle confidential and sensitive matters appropriately

Essential Requirements To meet Ofsted registration requirements, you must have:

Minimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years
At least 1 year in a staff management or supervisory role
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or working toward it within required timescales
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspection frameworks
Experience leading teams and managing a children’s residential setting

Experience with safeguarding and quality standards

Skills & Attributes
Strong leadership and people management skills
Confident decision-maker and problem solver
Excellent communication and stakeholder management
Financial and operational awareness
Organised, resilient, and accountable
Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and young people

What We’re Looking For A professional, values-driven leader who:

Champions person-centred care
Builds strong teams
Drives quality and compliance
Balances care excellence with operational performance
Leads with integrity and resilience

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