London, Greater London, United Kingdom
£50,000 - £60,000
Permanent
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (Sponsorship Available)
Location: London Borough of Redbridge, United Kingdom
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially aware Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in the London Borough of Redbridge. This is a critical leadership role for a candidate who can demonstrate the capacity to maintain high standards of care, lead a dedicated team, and ensure the home’s stability through effective referral generation.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing a successful service and the leadership skills necessary to drive a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' rating.
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Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
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Sponsorship: Sponsorship support is available for suitable candidates who meet all essential criteria.
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Key Responsibilities and Duties
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Service Leadership: Provide overall management of the home, ensuring the capacity to lead, retain children in placement, and proactively generate referrals.
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Compliance & Quality: Maintain high standards of care and a solid understanding of Ofsted regulations to ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds statutory requirements.
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Communication: Act as the professional face of the home, communicating effectively with staff, local authorities, and external professionals.
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Team Retention: Lead and motivate the staff team to ensure consistency of care and high levels of employee engagement.
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Reporting: Maintain excellent written records and lead professional communication in all multi-agency forums.
Essential Requirements
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Experience: Previous experience working as a Registered Manager in a 'Good' rated children’s home is essential.
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Language Skills: Must possess excellent written and spoken English for professional reporting and communication.
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Leadership: Demonstrated capacity to lead a residential team and a strong understanding of the business side of children's services (referrals and occupancy).
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Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
Benefits
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Competitive Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience.
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Visa Support: Opportunity for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for the right applicant.
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Location: Based in a key London borough with strong professional networks.
