Are you an experienced care professional looking for a rewarding opportunity to lead a small, friendly team in a residential children’s home? We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager to join our team in Brentwood, supporting children with learning disabilities and/or autism.

Registered Manager

Brentwood, Essex, CM15

Full-time, permanent
£50,000 per annum + performance bonus
Great benefits

Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Our residential children’s home provides a nurturing and supportive environment for children with learning disabilities and/or autism. With a focus on person-centred care, we aim to help young people achieve their potential in a safe, caring setting.

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our friendly team and ensure our home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will oversee the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the children’s home, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and relevant regulations.
Provide high-quality, person-centred care for children with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Develop and implement quality assurance initiatives to maintain and improve care standards.
Manage staff recruitment, training, appraisals, and performance to foster a skilled and motivated team.
Ensure effective care planning and maintain accurate records in line with regulatory requirements.
Oversee safeguarding practices to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all residents.

Benefits

£50,000 per annum + performance bonus
General bonus schemes available
On-site parking
Supportive work environment
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people
Small, friendly team of staff

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a Registered Manager with a strong understanding of working with children with learning disabilities and/or autism. You’ll have proven experience leading and managing a children’s home and a solid understanding of Ofsted inspections and compliance standards.

About You:

Hold an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.
Experience managing an Ofsted-registered children’s home.
Strong knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and relevant statutory guidance.
Leadership, communication, and organisational skills to effectively manage staff and resources.
A compassionate, person-centred approach to care, towards service users and their families.
Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and person-centred care.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people, we’d love to hear from you.

How to apply for the role:

If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.

Other Suitable Skills and Experience Include: Registered Children’s Home Manager, Children’s Home Deputy Manager, Residential Care Manager, SEN Manager, Autism Support Manager, Learning Disabilities Home Manager, Specialist Care Manager, Ofsted Registered Manager, Children’s Services Manager, Residential Children’s Support Manager.