Ofsted Registered Manager

Registered Manager / Deputy Manager (Step-Up) – Children’s Residential Care Location: North London Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance-related benefits Circa £60,000 Contract: Full-time, permanent Overview Key Health is working in partnership with an established children’s residential care provider to recruit an experienced Registered Manager or a Deputy Manager ready to step up for a children’s residential home in North London. This role is suited to: * Registered Managers seeking a new opportunity, or * Experienced Deputy Managers with strong leadership capability looking to progress into a Registered Manager position, with appropriate support. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring high-quality, child-centred care in line with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards. Key Responsibilities: * Lead & manage daily operation of a children’s residential care home * Ensure safeguarding, welfare, and positive outcomes for children and young people * Maintain full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, & Ofsted frameworks * Provide strong leadership, supervision, and development to staff teams * Oversee care planning, risk management, and incident reporting * Manage staffing, rotas, recruitment, and performance management * Build effective relationships with local authorities, families, and external professionals * Lead on quality assurance, audits, inspections, and continuous improvement * Ensure the home consistently meets or exceeds regulatory expectations Essential Experience & Qualifications * Experience as a Registered Manager, or substantial experience as a Deputy Manager within children’s residential care * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent / actively working towards) * Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulatory compliance, and inspection frameworks * Proven ability to lead, support, and develop staff teams * Confident, professional communication and leadership skills * Clear commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people Desirable Experience * Experience supporting children with complex needs, including EBD, SEMH, ASD, or trauma-related behaviours * Trauma-informed or therapeutic care training * Experience supporting or leading Ofsted inspections or service improvement plans What’s on Offer * Competitive salary with performance-related incentives * Structured support for Deputy Managers stepping into Registered Manager roles * Generous annual leave entitlement * Pension and employee benefits * Ongoing professional development and leadership mentoring * Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a high-quality children’s service How to Apply Applications are welcomed from Registered Managers and Deputy Managers ready to progress. Please submit your CV to Key Health for a confidential discussion about the role and development pathway