Job Description:

Registered Children's Home Manager – Children's Residential Home

Romford, London | £50,000 per annum | Full Time | Permanent | 40 Hours per Week

Are you an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager looking for your next opportunity to lead a residential service that genuinely puts young people first?

1Four1 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established children's residential care provider seeking a dedicated Registered Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of a children's home in Romford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to lead a committed team, maintain high standards of care, and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the children's home.
• Ensure the home operates in line with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and company policies.
• Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing staff team through supervision, appraisal and ongoing support.
• Promote positive outcomes for children and young people through high-quality, person-centred care.
• Work closely with families, professionals and external agencies to ensure effective care planning.
• Oversee safeguarding, health & safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, training and performance management.
• Monitor budgets, records and operational performance.
• Participate in the out-of-hours management on-call rota as required.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Children's Home Manager, Deputy Manager, or in a senior leadership role within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and safeguarding legislation.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families and partner agencies.
• Passion for achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
• Right to work in the UK.
• No sponsorship is available for this position.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 per annum
• 25 days annual leave
• Monthly occupancy bonus
• Full-time permanent position (40 hours per week)
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established children's residential service

About 1Four1 Recruitment

1Four1 Recruitment is a Crawley-based recruitment agency supporting healthcare and social care providers across the South East. We specialise in connecting experienced professionals with quality employers who are committed to delivering outstanding care.

Compliance

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

1Four1 Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all applicants to share this commitment.

Submit your CV today to apply.