Children’s Home Manager - OFSTED Registered in Watford

Our client provides specialist residential care for children and young people with complex emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). Their mission is to create safe, nurturing environments where children can heal, grow, and thrive. We use a trauma -informed, child -centred approach, supporting every child through personalised care, education, and life skills development.
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As the Registered Children’s Home Manager<\/b>, you’ll lead one of their homes with empathy, professionalism, and integrity. You’ll oversee daily operations, guide a passionate team, and ensure the home operates in full compliance with OFSTED regulations. Most importantly, you’ll play a vital role in transforming the lives of the young people in our care.
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Key Responsibilities:<\/b>
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• Oversee day -to -day operations, ensuring a high -quality and nurturing residential environment.
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• Lead, motivate, and support a dedicated care team through effective supervision and coaching.
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• Ensure compliance with OFSTED and all relevant childcare legislation.
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• Build strong, supportive relationships with children, families, and professionals.
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• Develop, review, and monitor personalised care and behaviour management plans.
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• Promote safety, wellbeing, and development for every young person in your care.
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  Please note:<\/b> All applicants are required to complete a quick eight -question assessment<\/b> with simple yes or no<\/i> answers. This short assessment helps determine key skills and suitability for the role before progressing to interview stage.
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  Requirements<\/h3>Minimum 3 years’ recent experience<\/b> as an OFSTED Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting.<\/p><\/li>NVQ Level 5 Diploma<\/b> in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).<\/p><\/li>Strong understanding of EBD<\/b>, trauma -informed practice, and safeguarding legislation.<\/p><\/li>Proven leadership<\/b>, organisational, and decision -making abilities.<\/p><\/li>Excellent communication skills with children, families, and professionals.<\/p><\/li>High emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience under pressure.<\/p><\/li>Full UK driving licence<\/b> (essential).<\/p><\/li><\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>ompetitive salary<\/b> up to £70,000 per annum + quarterly performance bonuses.<\/p><\/li>Generous annual leave allowance.<\/b><\/p><\/li>Health & wellbeing programme<\/b> and ongoing professional development opportunities.<\/p><\/li>Company pension<\/b> and cycle -to -work scheme.<\/b><\/p><\/li>Discounted or free meals<\/b>, store discounts<\/b>, and casual dress<\/b> policy.<\/p><\/li>Free on -site parking<\/b> and company events.<\/b><\/p><\/li>Supportive, inclusive working culture that values compassion, growth, and teamwork.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>Join our client and be part of a team that truly makes a difference. They value your skills, invest in your growth, and celebrate the positive change you bring to children’s lives.<\/p>All roles are subject to a safer recruitment process, enhanced DBS checks<\/b>, and satisfactory references. <\/p>Please complete, sign and email he attached Candidate Safeguarding Declaration and Consent Form to trevor@safehaventalent.com<\/a>. <\/div><\/div>As this role will involve working with vulnerable children please note that the employer takes compliance seriously, so note it is an offence for a barred person to apply for this role.<\/div><\/span>