Children’s Residential Home (EBD)
Location: Ilford
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum + £5,000 profit share
Service: 5-bed EBD home | Ofsted rated Good | 1 YP

You’ll be stepping into a children’s home that already has strong foundations. A Good Ofsted rating. A small, well-designed service. Space to focus on quality The kind of environment where leadership actually matters, and where your decisions shape the culture day to day.

The organisation behind this home invests in people. There’s a clear structure, experienced senior leadership, and a realistic understanding of what it takes to run a children’s home well. You’ll be trusted to lead, supported to grow, and recognised for the outcomes you create for young people and staff alike.

The role

As Registered Manager, you’ll have full oversight of the home and its direction. You’ll set expectations, guide practice, and build a team that feels confident in their roles and connected to the young people they support. Safeguarding, quality of care, staff development, referrals, budgets and partnerships all sit within your remit, but you won’t be carrying this alone.

This role suits someone who enjoys being visible, and consistent in their leadership. Someone who values reflective practice, clear communication, and doing things for the right reasons.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading an Ofsted-regulated children’s home and maintaining a Good rating, with ambition to build on this

• Creating a positive, child-centred culture where young people feel safe, understood and supported

• Recruiting, developing and retaining a skilled residential team

• Ensuring compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and internal quality standards

• Managing referrals, occupancy and relationships with placing authorities

• Overseeing budgets and contributing to the long-term success of the service

• Working closely with senior leaders and taking part in the on-call rota

What you’ll bring

• Experience as a Registered Manager, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to register

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent

• A solid understanding of EBD provision and trauma-informed care

• Confidence leading teams, making decisions, and holding professional boundaries

• A values-led approach to leadership and care

What makes this opportunity stand out

• Competitive salary with a genuine profit-share structure

• A stable service with low occupancy, allowing time and focus for quality work

• Supportive senior leadership who understand residential care from the inside

• A culture that values reflection, development and professional trust

If you’re looking for a Registered Manager role where you can lead with integrity, build something meaningful, and feel proud of the service you run, this is worth your attention.

Apply now for a confidential conversation and further details.