Ofsted Registered Manager (Children's Home Manager)

London - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 5000 - 70000

Experience Required: 1-3years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Safehaven Talent is proud to be advertising this rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a brand-new purpose-built childrens residential home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is more than a management role its your chance to create a home from the ground up build a team in your own vision and deliver a nurturing high-quality service that transforms lives.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the home through Ofsted registration and establishing all operational systems and frameworks.
Recruiting training and inspiring a full staff team including a Deputy Manager and support staff.
Designing and implementing bespoke care plans that prioritise the well-being and aspirations of each child.
Creating a warm safe and therapeutic home environment aligned with Ofsted Quality Standards.
Ensuring robust safeguarding practices and fostering strong partnerships with families social workers and professionals.
Driving continuous improvement and achieving excellence through reflective leadership and a strong team culture.

Please note: Before proceeding with this role applicants are required to complete the Safehaven Talent Registered Manager Assessment to verify eligibility and compliance.

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will need:

Experience: Minimum 1 year as an Ofsted Registered Manager in a childrens home setting.
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young Peoples Services (or equivalent).
- NVQ Level 3 in Childcare (or equivalent).
Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of The Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015).
Leadership Qualities: Inspiratio

Benefits

Competitive Package: 70000 OTE (65000 base 5000 performance-related bonus).
Performance Rewards: 2000 bonus for achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating and an additional 3000 for occupancy targets.
Professional Growth: Exceptional support and training opportunities to advance your leadership career.
Strong Support Network: Collaboration with a highly experienced senior management team and peer network.
Additional Benefits:
- Blue Light Card eligibility
- NEST Pension Scheme
- Allocated on-site parking
- Wellbeing and leadership development support

Safehaven Talent is proud to promote equality diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds who share our passion for creating safe nurturing and life-changing environments for children.

Required Skills:

Requirements Were looking for a dynamic leader who blends empathy with excellence and who thrives on building something meaningful from the ground up. Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens home (EBD or similar). Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015). Robust safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement effective systems and processes. Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with EBD trauma or attachment difficulties. Previous involvement in registering or setting up a new childrens home.

Safehaven Talent is proud to be advertising this rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a brand-new purpose-built childrens residential home for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).This is more than a management ro...