Job Description

Registered Manager – Children's Home

Location: Tottenham, North London
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 basic (DOE) + Bonuses
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a brand-new Ofsted-regulated Children's Home in Tottenham. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a service from the ground up — building a positive culture, creating a safe and nurturing environment, and ensuring the highest standards of care for young people.

If you are passionate about making a genuine difference and want the autonomy to develop a new service your way, this could be the perfect role for you.

About the Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for launching, developing, and managing a children's residential home that provides stability, safety, and high-quality support for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

Service Leadership

• Oversee the daily running of the home, ensuring it provides a warm, supportive, and structured environment.

Ofsted Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations and standards, including preparation for inspections and maintaining outstanding levels of care.

Team Building & People Development

• Recruit, train, and lead a dedicated staff team, promoting a culture of openness, resilience, and trauma-informed practice.

Care Planning & Safeguarding

• Ensure that all children and young people receive personalised, needs-led support with robust safeguarding practices.

Partnership Working

• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with local authorities, social workers, families, and external professionals.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Implement rigorous quality assurance processes to drive improvement and achieve excellent outcomes for young people.

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage budgets, resources, and rota planning effectively.

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential home (essential).
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and legislative requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience
• Attractive bonus structure, including referral bonuses
• Casual dress policy
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Annual leave that increases with each year of service
• Access to well-being support
• Career progression in a growing, forward-thinking organisation
• On-site parking
• The rare opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's home