Registered Children’s Home Manager

Starting Salary: £55,000 per annum (DOE, with performance-related progression)
Location: Ilford, Essex
Contract Type: Full-time

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Transform Lives.

Are you a passionate, experienced leader in children’s residential care who is ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected and growing organisation with a strong therapeutic ethos and a deep commitment to creating stable, nurturing homes for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.

As the Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, driving excellence across the service to ensure every young person receives the highest standard of care, support, and opportunity to flourish.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the home, maintaining exceptional standards of care and compliance
• Inspire, mentor, and develop a talented care team to achieve outstanding outcomes for children and young people
• Ensure all Ofsted, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements are met and exceeded
• Build and sustain a therapeutic, trauma-informed environment where every child feels safe, valued, and empowered
• Work collaboratively with senior management to uphold the organisation’s mission, vision, and values

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager, or 4 years as a Deputy Manager in a children’s residential care setting
• Proven experience supporting young people with EBD and complex needs
• Level 4 or 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children and Young People’s Services) – essential
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• A calm, reflective, and supportive approach to managing behaviour
• Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call as required

What We Offer:

• Starting salary of £55,000 per annum
• Generous annual leave and performance-related bonus
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression
• Comprehensive wellbeing and healthcare package, including 24-hour GP access
• Private medical insurance options and company pension scheme
• Discounts on leisure activities, restaurants, and family days out
• Supportive, values-driven culture built on compassion, professionalism, and care excellence

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

This is your opportunity to lead a home that truly changes lives — guiding a dedicated team and providing vulnerable children with the stability and opportunity they deserve.

If you’re ready to bring your passion, leadership, and experience to a rewarding new role, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to become the Registered Children’s Home Manager in Ilford and make a real difference where it matters most.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

On-site parking

Work Location: In person