Brook Street

Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

Romford RM5 3NX

Key information

Pay
£55,000 to £70,000 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Workplace arrangement
On-site
Posted date
30 Oct 2026
Closing date
29 Nov 2026

About this role

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (OFSTED)

Romford, Essex

£55,000 - £70,000 per annum DOE

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate

Registered Manager to lead a well-established therapeutic children's residential home in the Romford area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation with a strong reputation for delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people. The home has maintained consistently positive inspection outcomes throughout its history and benefits from a stable, well-staffed team and excellent levels of support.

About the Home

  • 3-bed therapeutic children's home
  • Supports children and young people aged 8-18 years
  • Therapeutic approach focused on trauma-informed care
  • Supported by an in-house Clinical Psychology Team
  • Fully staffed and established team in place
  • Consistently rated Good and Good with Outstanding by Ofsted

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the home.
  • Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
  • Promote outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
  • Lead, develop and support a high-performing staff team.
  • Manage safeguarding, care planning, and risk management processes.
  • Maintain positive relationships with local authorities, families and professionals.
  • Drive continuous improvement throughout the service.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000
  • Established and highly supportive senior management structure
  • In-house clinical psychology support
  • Ongoing professional development
  • Opportunity to work within a therapeutic, child-focused environment
  • Excellent support from an experienced staff team

Requirements

  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
  • Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
  • Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply today.