Children's Home Registered Manager
Luna Recruitment Ltd · London, England ·
Registered Manager (Children's Residential Home) Salary: £50,000 – £70,000 + performance bonuses + Ofsted‐linked incentives Location: London Employment Type: Full‐time, permanent We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager — or a strong Deputy Manager ready to step up — to lead a high‐quality children's residential home providing safe, nurturing and structured care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural needs.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‐thinking, values‐driven organisation that invests heavily in quality, staff development, and positive outcomes for children. The company is known for its supportive senior leadership, strong compliance culture, and commitment to trauma‐informed practice.
You'll be joining a team that genuinely wants its managers to succeed, grow, and shape outstanding homes. Key Responsibilities
- Provide strong leadership, safeguarding oversight, and operational management of the home.
- Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations.
- Lead, supervise, and develop the staff team through coaching, reflective practice, and professional accountability.
- Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting, and quality assurance systems.
- Build positive, trauma‐informed relationships with children and promote stability, safety, and positive outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and external agencies.
- Maintain high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness.
- Drive continuous improvement, service development, and a positive team culture. What We're Looking For
- Registered Managers, OR experienced Deputy Managers ready for their first RM role.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
- Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge staff.
- Calm, professional decision‐making and the ability to manage complex situations.
- Passion for child‐centred, trauma‐informed practice and improving outcomes for young people.
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