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Ofsted Registered Manager
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London, Greater London, EC1A, England, UK
Listed on 2026-01-07
Listing for:
Key Health
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-07
Job specializations:
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Management
Healthcare Management -
Healthcare
Healthcare Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
North London
Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience + performance-related benefits Circa £60,000
Contract:
Full-time, permanent
Overview
Key Health is working in partnership with an established children’s residential care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up for a children’s residential home in North London.
This role is suited to:
* Registered Managers seeking a new opportunity, or
* Experienced Deputy Managers with strong leadership capability looking to progress into a Registered Manager position, with appropriate support.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead & manage daily operation of a children’s residential care home
* Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people
* Maintain full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, & Ofsted frameworks
* Provide strong leadership, supervision, and development to staff teams
* Oversee care planning, risk management, and incident reporting
* Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, and performance management
* Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals
* Lead on quality assurance, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement
* Ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds regulatory expectations
Essential Experience & Qualifications
* Experience as a Registered Manager, or substantial experience as a Deputy Manager within children’s residential care
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / actively working towards)
* Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and inspection frameworks
* Proven ability to lead, support, and develop staff teams
* Confident, professional communication and leadership skills
* Clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
Desirable Experience
* Experience supporting children with complex needs, including EBD, SEMH, ASD, or trauma-related behaviours
* Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training
* Experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections or service improvement plans
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary with performance-related incentives
* Structured support for Deputy Managers stepping into Registered Manager roles
* Generous annual leave entitlement
* Pension and employee benefits
* Ongoing professional development and leadership mentoring
* Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-quality children’s service
How to Apply
Applications are welcomed from Registered Managers and Deputy Managers ready to progress. Please submit your CV to Key Health for a confidential discussion about the role and development pathway
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