At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's home, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with Ofsted standards.
- Company: Join Westmont College Limited, a growing organisation dedicated to children's residential care.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000 with performance bonuses and structured career progression.
- Other info: Opportunity to help establish new homes and work in a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while advancing your career in childcare management.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Deputy Manager in Ofsted-registered homes and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 60000 £ per year.
Westmont College Limited is recruiting an experienced Ofsted Registered Children’s Home Manager to join its expanding residential care services in East London (Ilford). This is a senior leadership role within children’s residential care, focused on delivering high-quality, safe, and nurturing environments for young people. The organisation operates within the regulated children’s social care sector and is actively expanding its residential home provision.
This role is designed for experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers who are ready to take on greater responsibility in leading a children’s home under Ofsted standards. Applicants must have prior experience working in Ofsted-registered children’s homes (excluding 16+ provision) and be able to demonstrate strong leadership, compliance, and safeguarding knowledge. This opportunity also includes a structured progression pathway.
As an Ofsted Registered Children’s Home Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Leading the daily operations of a children’s residential home in line with Ofsted regulations
- Ensuring safeguarding policies and child protection procedures are strictly followed
- Managing and supervising residential care staff, including rota planning and performance oversight
- Providing high-quality care planning and emotional support frameworks for young people
- Overseeing compliance with Ofsted standards and preparing for inspections
- Maintaining accurate records, reports, and care documentation
- Working closely with social workers, local authorities, and external professionals
- Supporting behaviour management strategies and therapeutic care approaches
- Participating in on-call responsibilities and senior leadership rota systems
- Contributing to the development and registration of new children’s homes
Candidate Requirements:
Required
- Minimum 1 year full-time experience as Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered children’s home
- Experience in residential childcare (not 16+ supported living provision)
- Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to provide URN (Unique Reference Number) of previous children’s home experience
- Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and organisational abilities
- Ability to work onsite in East London on a structured rota
- Commitment to child-centred care and safeguarding excellence
Preferred
- Previous experience as Registered Manager in children’s residential care
- Driving licence (preferred but not mandatory)
- Experience preparing homes for Ofsted inspections
- Strong administrative and documentation skills
- Ability to manage complex behavioural needs in children and young people
- Experience working in 2:1 staffing models and rota-based environments
Working with Westmont College Limited includes:
- Competitive salary package up to £60,000 per year
- Monthly performance bonuses for young person (YP) retention
- Additional bonuses for achieving Ofsted “Good” ratings
- Structured career progression from Deputy Manager to Registered Manager
- Hands-on leadership development in a growing organisation
- Opportunity to help establish and register new children’s homes
- Supportive leadership structure and shared on-call responsibilities
- Long-term career stability in the UK social care sector
- Exposure to Ofsted inspection processes and compliance leadership
- Team-based working environment with 2:1 staffing model
Westmont College Limited is focused on delivering high-quality residential care for children and young people in need of stable, structured, and supportive environments. The organisation is actively expanding its services and offers professionals the opportunity to be part of setting up and managing new homes from the ground up.
Registered Children’s Home Manager | Ilford, East London | Sponsorship Available employer: School Result
Westmont College Limited is an exceptional employer dedicated to providing high-quality residential care for children and young people in Ilford, East London. With a strong focus on safeguarding and compliance, the organisation offers structured career progression from Deputy Manager to Registered Manager, alongside competitive salaries and performance-based bonuses. Employees benefit from a supportive leadership structure and the unique opportunity to help establish new homes, making a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people while advancing their careers in a nurturing environment.
