Shape and Lead a New Children's Residential Home
An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Registered Manager to take the lead of a new 3-bed Children's Residential Home in Barnet, North London, supporting 2 young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
Offering a salary of £55,000–£60,000 per annum, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional who wants to play a key role in developing a new service, building a strong staff team and establishing a positive culture from the outset.
With a 3-bed home supporting just 2 young people, the focus will be on providing consistent, high-quality and child-centred care while achieving positive outcomes for each young person.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful development and day-to-day leadership of the home.
You will work closely with senior leadership to establish a safe, compliant and nurturing service while developing a capable residential team committed to delivering excellent standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and day-to-day management of the Children's Residential Home.
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Recruit, lead, supervise and develop the residential staff team.
- Maintain excellent safeguarding and child-centred practice.
- Oversee care plans, risk assessments and quality assurance.
- Build effective relationships with Local Authorities, families and external professionals.
- Establish a positive and stable culture within the new home.
- Monitor service quality and drive continuous improvement.
- Promote positive outcomes for young people with EBD.
What We're Looking For
- Management experience within an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home.
- Previous Registered Manager experience is highly desirable.
- Strong Deputy Managers ready to progress may also be considered.
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
- Level 5 Leadership & Management, or currently working towards it.
- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements and Children's Homes Regulations.
- Proven leadership and staff-management skills.
- Excellent communication and organisational ability.
What This Opportunity Offers
- £55,000–£60,000 per annum
- Brand-new Children's Residential Home
- 3-bed service supporting 2 young people
- Opportunity to shape the home from its early stages
- Genuine leadership responsibility
- Opportunity to recruit and develop a strong staff team
- Professional development and career progression
- Full-time permanent position
Right to Work
Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.
Pay: £55,549.34-£60,010.32 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Do you hold a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare (required)
Work Location: In person
