Children's Home Interim Registered Manager
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Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.
Contract: Approximately 5-month placement to cover the current Registered Manager’s leave.
Location: N11 4 area.
About the Home:
* Latest Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated Good.
* Currently supporting two children, with capacity for a third.
* Full staff team in place, with potential for further recruitment.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Home Manager to lead a well-performing residential home during a temporary management placement.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the children’s residential home, ensuring the safety, welfare and development of all children in placement.
* Maintain high standards of care and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant children’s homes legislation.
* Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to the staff team, promoting a positive and child-centred culture.
* Ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are regularly reviewed and accurately maintained.
* Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, behavioural, educational and social development.
* Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals involved in each child’s care.
* Monitor staff performance, oversee supervision and training, and identify any additional recruitment or development needs.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure the home is prepared for inspections, audits and quality assurance reviews.
* Ensure the home continues to provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children
Salary: £50,000–£65,000 per annum, depending on experience and suitability.
Contract: Approximately 5-month placement to cover the current Registered Manager’s leave.
Location: N11 4 area.
About the Home:
* Latest Ofsted inspection in 2025 rated Good.
* Currently supporting two children, with capacity for a third.
* Full staff team in place, with potential for further recruitment.
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Home Manager to lead a well-performing residential home during a temporary management placement.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the children’s residential home, ensuring the safety, welfare and development of all children in placement.
* Maintain high standards of care and ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant children’s homes legislation.
* Provide effective leadership, guidance and support to the staff team, promoting a positive and child-centred culture.
* Ensure care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are regularly reviewed and accurately maintained.
* Promote positive outcomes for children, supporting their emotional, behavioural, educational and social development.
* Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families and other professionals involved in each child’s care.
* Monitor staff performance, oversee supervision and training, and identify any additional recruitment or development needs.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure the home is prepared for inspections, audits and quality assurance reviews.
* Ensure the home continues to provide a safe, nurturing and stable environment for children