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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home - CBUS CARE SERVICES LTD

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Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Dagenham
Salary: £50,000–£70,000
Contract: Full-time | Permanent


We are seeking a dedicated, experienced, and compassionate Residential Children’s Home Manager to lead the operation of our children’s home and provide outstanding care for the young people we support.


This is a senior leadership role with overall responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and development of children with complex needs. Acting as a strong and committed corporate parent, you will create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the children’s home, ensuring a safe, warm, and structured environment
  • Oversee staffing rotas, recruitment, and deployment to ensure consistent, high-quality care
  • Manage budgets, resources, and the upkeep of the home to maintain high standards and financial sustainability

Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
  • Maintain inspection readiness at all times and respond effectively to Ofsted inspections and action plans
  • Ensure all policies, procedures, and records meet statutory and organisational requirements

Child Welfare and Care

  • Oversee the development, implementation, and review of individual care plans, placement plans, and risk assessments
  • Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people
  • Support children through emotional, behavioural, and crisis situations using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches

Staff Leadership and Development

  • Lead, supervise, and support a team of residential care staff
  • Manage staff performance, supervision, development, and quality of care delivery
  • Foster a reflective, supportive, and accountable team culture

Partnership Working

  • Work collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, families, education providers, and health professionals
  • Act as the main point of contact for external agencies and commissioners
  • Advocate for children and ensure their voices are central to all decision-making

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children’s residential care setting
  • A completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Children’s Services, or enrolment with a commitment to completion within an agreed timeframe
  • Strong understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted frameworks, and regulatory compliance
  • A child-centred, resilient, and reflective leader with a trauma-informed approach
  • Confidence in managing staff performance, supervision, and quality of care

Requirements

  • Successful registration with Ofsted (or the ability to meet Ofsted registration requirements)
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience leading, supervising, and managing a staff team within a children’s residential setting
  • Completed Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management as a minimum requirement (or active enrolment within an agreed timeframe)
  • Proven ability to ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
  • A clear and demonstrable commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

We Invite You to Apply
If you are a passionate, resilient, and reflective leader who believes in providing children with safety, stability, and care that genuinely changes lives, we invite you to apply for this rewarding and impactful role.

  • Experience
    Required
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Salary
    £50,000 – £70,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Children's Residential Home • 11-50 Employees

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CBUS is a dedicated care provider supporting children in a safe, nurturing residential environment. We help children thrive through structured routines, educational support, and emotional care.

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