Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s

Position: Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home
London Borough of Waltham Forest
Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home • £63,966–£67,575
• Permanent
• Full Time

Intro paragraph:
We are seeking a skilled Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs.

What’s on Offer

• Permanent position with structured career progression

• Supportive, inclusive, and culturally rich working environment

• Opportunities for professional development and training

• Pension scheme and other standard public-sector benefits

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home Regulations

• Ensure children and young people achieve positive and agreed outcomes in line with their care plans

• Prepare and present reports to the appropriate timescales

• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of services for children with disabilities and complex needs

• Ensure the unit complies with the Centre’s Statement of Purpose

• Regularly seek the views of service users, parents/carers, social workers, and staff

• Oversee the supervision of 32 staff members, including two Deputy Managers

• Promote activities for children and ensure their voices are heard using appropriate communication tools (PECS, Makaton, etc.)

Requirements

• Registered Manager status

• Experience and knowledge of managing children’s homes, including regulatory compliance and safeguarding principles

• Familiarity with Ofsted inspections and implementing recommendations

• Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management system and proficient in Microsoft Office tools

• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Why Ackerman Pierce?

• Dedicated permanent recruitment support

• Expert guidance throughout the interview process

• Transparent communication and long-term career advice

Ready to Apply?
If you would like to apply for the Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more