Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
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Location:

Dagenham. Salary: £50,000–£70,000.

Contract:

Full-time | Permanent.

We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support. This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment.
• Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability.

• Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
• Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements.

• Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.
• Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches.

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff.
• Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery.
• Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture.

• Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals.
• Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners.
• Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making.

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting.
• A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
• A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach.
• Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care.

• Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting.
• Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe).
• Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About CBUS CARE SERVICES LTD: CBUS is a dedicated care provider supporting children in a safe, nurturing residential environment. We help children thrive through structured routines, educational support, and emotional care.