Salary:
£60,000 per annum - Single Home Registered Manager
£75,000 per annum - Dual Registered Manager (Overseeing Two Homes) Sector: Residential Children's Services - Specialist EBD
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a specialist Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's residential home based in Greenwich, London.
We are open to considering:
A Registered Manager for each individual home, or
An experienced Dual Registered Manager capable of overseeing two specialist EBD homes within close proximity. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people, while ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the residential home(s)
Ensure the home delivers high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people with EBD needs
Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and safeguarding legislation
Develop, mentor, and manage staff teams to achieve high performance and positive outcomes
Drive a positive and nurturing culture within the home(s)
Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and operational performance effectively
Build strong relationships with local authorities, external professionals, and stakeholders
Ensure care plans and risk assessments are robust, person-centred, and regularly reviewed
Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections with the aim of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes
For Dual Managers: provide strategic oversight across both homes while maintaining consistent standards and team development Requirements
Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
Proven experience working within EBD residential settings
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
Demonstrable leadership and team management experience
Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a therapeutic and child-centred manner
Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills
Full UK driving licence preferred Ideal Candidate We are looking for a resilient and compassionate leader who:
Has a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people
Can create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
Is confident leading teams through growth and change
Has the ability to balance compliance with exceptional care delivery
Can inspire staff teams and promote a positive culture throughout the service What's on Offer
Competitive salary package
Performance and progression opportunities
Supportive senior leadership structure
Ongoing professional development and training
Opportunity to shape and develop high-quality EBD services
Pension scheme and additional company benefits To Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us with your CV and a brief overview of your experience within children's residential services
Salary description
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per year