Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Brook Street
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Salary
£55,000
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
6 days leftJob description
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
- Hackney, London
- £55,000 per annum (higher salary considered for exceptional candidates) + £700 on-call allowance (1 in 4 weeks)
- Full-Time | 37 Hours per Week
- Enhanced DBS Required
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead the launch and operation of a trauma-informed children's residential home in Hackney.
This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children and young people with complex emotional, behavioural, and mental health needs. You will play a pivotal role in establishing the home's culture, recruiting and developing the team, and securing OFSTED registration while delivering outstanding outcomes for vulnerable young people.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and day-to-day operation of the home. You will create a positive and supportive environment where children can feel safe, valued, and empowered to thrive.
- Lead the setup, development, and successful opening of the home.
- Recruit, manage, and inspire a high-performing residential care team.
- Ensure compliance with OFSTED regulations and Children's Homes Standards.
- Deliver exceptional, trauma-informed care and support.
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, families, and external agencies.
- Foster a culture of psychological safety, empathy, and professional excellence.
- Oversee safeguarding, risk management, and quality assurance processes.
We're looking for a passionate and experienced leader who is committed to improving the lives of children and young people.
- Previous management experience within children's residential care.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice.
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it).
- Experience supporting children at risk of exploitation, abuse, and complex trauma.
- Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding OFSTED outcomes in leadership positions.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding, children's legislation, and regulatory requirements.
- Competitive salary with flexibility for outstanding candidates.
- £700 on-call allowance (1 in 4 weeks).
- Over 7 weeks' annual leave, with the option to buy or sell leave.
- Additional annual wellbeing day.
- Excellent training and career development opportunities.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Enhanced family-friendly policies.
- Pension contribution and life assurance.
- Blue Light Card eligibility and access to thousands of retail discounts.
If you're an ambitious Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to establish and lead a high-quality, trauma-informed children's home that genuinely changes lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to find out more about this rewarding leadership opportunity.
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Reed
First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
21 October 2026
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