Children's Home Manager

Croydon, Greater London, South East, England

£55000 - £65000 per annum

Expiry date: 19 Nov 2026

Start date: 22 Jul 2026

Children’s Homes

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Croydon
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum (DOE)

Established company
providing high-quality, therapeutic residential care for children aged 6 to 17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Our homes offer nurturing, trauma-informed environments where young people feel safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential.

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic OFSTED Registered Manager or experienced deputy manager to oversee open up one of a new homes we plan to register in Croydon. This role requires a confident leader who can inspire, manage, and motivate a dedicated team to deliver outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
The ideal candidate will be ambitious, forward-thinking, and eager to grow their career, someone who sees this role as a pathway to becoming a dual registered manager and the company’s Responsible Individual (RI) as our organisation expands.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one the homes we plan to register (solo or 2-bed) to deliver exceptional, child-centred care.
• Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations and all relevant childcare legislation.
• Champion trauma-informed and therapeutic practice across both homes.
• Provide inspirational leadership, guidance, and mentoring to your team.
• Develop and monitor care plans, ensuring individualised support for each young person.
• Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and partner agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain “Good” or “Outstanding” OFSTED ratings.
• Contribute strategically to the opening and development of new homes within the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ recent experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting.
• Proven success in achieving “Good” or “Outstanding” OFSTED outcomes.
• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong understanding of EBD, trauma-informed and therapeutic care models.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills.
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and passionate about positive change.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence, have access to a vehicle
• Ambition to grow into a Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual role as the company expands.

Benefits & Rewards

• Clear, supported progression route to Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual position.
• Professional development, training, and mentoring opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension
• Supportive, forward-thinking work culture with growth opportunities.
• Free on-site parking and regular company events.

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