Registered Manager - Childrens Care Home
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
(The home has a maximum of 3 children in their care)
Westfield Home, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY
£50,000 - £55,000 + performance bonus
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children's residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and staff performance. You will create a stable, trauma-informed environment that supports children and young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the home through Ofsted registration and maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, supervision, rotas, and performance management.
Deliver high-quality, child-centred and trauma-informed care.
Take lead responsibility for safeguarding, risk management, and incident response.
Oversee care planning, admissions, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children.
Build strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals.
Manage budgets, staffing costs, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.Essential Requirements
Experience in children's residential care and leadership/management.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and Children's Homes Regulations.
Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).Desirable
Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
Experience opening or registering a new home.
Experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.Benefits
Opportunity to shape and lead a new therapeutic children's home.
Supportive leadership team and career progression opportunities.
Performance-related bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and home performance
(The home has a maximum of 3 children in their care)
Westfield Home, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY
£50,000 - £55,000 + performance bonus
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children's residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and staff performance. You will create a stable, trauma-informed environment that supports children and young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the home through Ofsted registration and maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, supervision, rotas, and performance management.
Deliver high-quality, child-centred and trauma-informed care.
Take lead responsibility for safeguarding, risk management, and incident response.
Oversee care planning, admissions, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children.
Build strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals.
Manage budgets, staffing costs, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.Essential Requirements
Experience in children's residential care and leadership/management.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and Children's Homes Regulations.
Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).Desirable
Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
Experience opening or registering a new home.
Experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.Benefits
Opportunity to shape and lead a new therapeutic children's home.
Supportive leadership team and career progression opportunities.
Performance-related bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and home performance
Reference: 225112720
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Registered Manager - Childrens Care Home
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Social Care
Immediate Start
£50k - £55k Annual
Full-Time
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
(The home has a maximum of 3 children in their care)
Westfield Home, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY
£50,000 - £55,000 + performance bonus
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children's residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and staff performance. You will create a stable, trauma-informed environment that supports children and young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the home through Ofsted registration and maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, supervision, rotas, and performance management.
Deliver high-quality, child-centred and trauma-informed care.
Take lead responsibility for safeguarding, risk management, and incident response.
Oversee care planning, admissions, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children.
Build strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals.
Manage budgets, staffing costs, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.Essential Requirements
Experience in children's residential care and leadership/management.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and Children's Homes Regulations.
Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).Desirable
Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
Experience opening or registering a new home.
Experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.Benefits
Opportunity to shape and lead a new therapeutic children's home.
Supportive leadership team and career progression opportunities.
Performance-related bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and home performance
(The home has a maximum of 3 children in their care)
Westfield Home, Waltham Cross, EN8 7EY
£50,000 - £55,000 + performance bonus
Full-time, permanent (40 hours per week)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic children's residential home, ensuring high standards of care, safeguarding, compliance, and staff performance. You will create a stable, trauma-informed environment that supports children and young people with complex needs.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the home through Ofsted registration and maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Manage and develop staff, including recruitment, supervision, rotas, and performance management.
Deliver high-quality, child-centred and trauma-informed care.
Take lead responsibility for safeguarding, risk management, and incident response.
Oversee care planning, admissions, placement stability, and positive outcomes for children.
Build strong relationships with social workers, families, schools, and external professionals.
Manage budgets, staffing costs, and operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.Essential Requirements
Experience in children's residential care and leadership/management.
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted requirements, and Children's Homes Regulations.
Understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic care practices.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Full UK driving licence and enhanced DBS.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).Desirable
Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager.
Experience opening or registering a new home.
Experience supporting children with emotional or behavioural difficulties.Benefits
Opportunity to shape and lead a new therapeutic children's home.
Supportive leadership team and career progression opportunities.
Performance-related bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes and home performance
Reference: 225112720
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