Job Details

Registered Manager (Dual Registration) - Children's Residential Homes (EBD)

Location: Waltham Abbey
Salary: £80,000 per annum + Performance Bonus

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Dual Registered Manager to lead two high-quality, Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Homes in Waltham Abbey.

This is an exciting opportunity to oversee:

• One solo placement home
• One two-bed home

Both homes support children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

Whether you are an experienced Registered Manager ready to take the next step into a dual registration role, or an established Dual Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers clear career progression into senior operational leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Hold dual registration with Ofsted for two Children's Residential Homes.
• Provide strong, visible leadership to both services, creating safe, nurturing and therapeutic environments for children and young people.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and all relevant legislation.
• Lead, motivate and develop high-performing staff teams through effective supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement across both homes, maintaining high standards of care and operational excellence.
• Ensure children receive personalised care that promotes positive outcomes and supports their emotional, educational and social development.
• Manage budgets, staffing levels, occupancy and resources effectively.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted, families and external professionals.
• Lead on safeguarding, ensuring the welfare of children remains the highest priority.
• Prepare for and successfully manage Ofsted inspections, maintaining a culture of compliance and quality.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Essential

• NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Children and Young People).
• Significant experience managing an Ofsted-regulated Children's Residential Home.
• A proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to inspire, develop and retain high-performing teams.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Current experience as a Dual Registered Manager.
• Alternatively, an experienced Registered Manager with a successful track record who is ready to step into a dual management position.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of £80,000 per annum
• Performance-related bonus
• Clear opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• A supportive senior leadership team that values quality and innovation
• The opportunity to shape and develop high-quality services that make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, have a proven history of leading successful children's residential services, and are looking for your next career move with an organisation committed to your development, we'd love to hear from you.