Children's Registered Manager (EBD) - Greenwich, London
Location: Greenwich
Salary:- £60,000 per annum - Single Home Registered Manager
- £75,000 per annum - Dual Registered Manager (Overseeing Two Homes)
Sector: Residential Children's Services - Specialist EBD
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent About the Role We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a specialist Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) children's residential home based in Greenwich, London. We are open to considering:
- A Registered Manager for each individual home, or
- An experienced Dual Registered Manager capable of overseeing two specialist EBD homes within close proximity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who is committed to achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people, while ensuring full compliance with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards. Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the residential home(s)
- Ensure the home delivers high-quality, therapeutic care for children and young people with EBD needs
- Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and safeguarding legislation
- Develop, mentor, and manage staff teams to achieve high performance and positive outcomes
- Drive a positive and nurturing culture within the home(s)
- Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and operational performance effectively
- Build strong relationships with local authorities, external professionals, and stakeholders
- Ensure care plans and risk assessments are robust, person-centred, and regularly reviewed
- Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections with the aim of achieving "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes
- For Dual Managers: provide strategic oversight across both homes while maintaining consistent standards and team development
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
- Proven experience working within EBD residential settings
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding practices
- Demonstrable leadership and team management experience
- Ability to manage challenging behaviours in a therapeutic and child-centred manner
- Excellent communication, organisational, and report-writing skills
- Full UK driving licence preferred
Ideal Candidate We are looking for a resilient and compassionate leader who:
- Has a genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people
- Can create a stable, nurturing, and therapeutic environment
- Is confident leading teams through growth and change
- Has the ability to balance compliance with exceptional care delivery
- Can inspire staff teams and promote a positive culture throughout the service
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Performance and progression opportunities
- Supportive senior leadership structure
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Opportunity to shape and develop high-quality EBD services
- Pension scheme and additional company benefits
To Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact us with your CV and a brief overview of your experience within children's residential services.
