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Registered Manager - Children's home

  • Posted date 25 July 2025
  • LocationLondon
  • Job-type Contract
  • Discipline
  • ReferenceJ18003
  • Expiry date: 24 August 2025

📍 Location: Ilford, East London

🕒 Start Date: ASAP

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Ilford, East London. The home supports children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

💡 We’re also open to strong Deputy Managers ready to step up into their first Registered Manager role!

🔍 What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience working in a children’s residential care setting
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and Ofsted frameworks
  • Natural leader with excellent communication, mentoring, and organisational skills

🏠 About the Role:

You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring that all care is child-focused, safe, and of the highest standard. You’ll lead your team to create a warm, nurturing, and supportive environment that meets the complex needs of the children.

🌈 What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary & benefits
  • Support through your Ofsted registration process if stepping up
  • Continuous professional development
  • Supportive, collaborative leadership team
  • A chance to genuinely make a difference in the lives of children and young people

📩 Apply Now:

To apply or find out more, please send your CV

Let’s work together to build a brighter future for children in Ilford.