Job Title: Dual Registered Manager - Children's Residential Homes
Location: Redbridge, London
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and expanding provider of children's residential care, seeking a highly motivated and experienced Registered Manager to take on a dual-site leadership role based in Redbridge.

The successful candidate will initially oversee a well-established 3-bed EBD home, currently rated Good by Ofsted, before extending their leadership to include a newly developed 4-bed home set to open in the coming months.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and ambitious manager who thrives in both operational leadership and service development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a stable, high-performing 3-bed EBD home, ensuring ongoing compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Prepare and support the registration and operational setup of the second 4-bed children's home

• Provide effective leadership and development to two care teams, promoting a culture of safeguarding, professionalism and therapeutic practice

• Monitor, evaluate and improve standards of care, staff performance, and home environments

• Ensure that both homes consistently meet Ofsted expectations and strive for Outstanding outcomes

• Develop care planning, safeguarding protocols, and team training in alignment with each child's individual needs

• Collaborate effectively with external professionals, local authorities and families

• Work closely with the Responsible Individual to drive continuous improvement across both services

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Registered Manager role within a children's residential setting

• Strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage inspections and improve outcomes for children and young people

• Experience with EBD and trauma-informed care

• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience managing more than one home or supporting a new registration

• Background in therapeutic or trauma-informed models of care

• Ability to grow into an Operational or Regional Manager role in the future

Working Pattern & Package

• Full-time, Monday to Friday (with flexibility and on-call responsibilities)

• Salary: £60,000 per annum

• Opportunity to lead both an established and a new home

• Long-term progression potential within a growing organisation

• Supportive Responsible Individual and autonomy to shape service delivery

Why Apply?

• Be part of an ambitious, child-focused organisation at a key stage of growth

• Take ownership of two homes and influence standards of care from the ground up

• Enjoy a balance of operational leadership and service development

• Work in a collaborative, values-led environment with strong internal support

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