Care Manager – Children’s Residential (Ofsted)
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Role Description
We are recruiting for an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Croydon.
This is a safeguarding-critical leadership role requiring strong Ofsted inspection experience and full operational accountability.
Essential – Apply Only If You Meet All Criteria
• Minimum 3 years as a Registered Manager in a UK Ofsted-registered Children’s Home
• Proven Good or Outstanding Ofsted inspection outcomes
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Children’s Residential)
• Strong safeguarding and Child Protection leadership experience
• Knowledge of Children Act 1989 and Children’s Homes Regulations
• Experience managing staff, budgets, and compliance
• Full UK driving licence
• Currently based in the UK with full right to work (no sponsorship)
Applications that do not clearly evidence the above will not be progressed.
Role Responsibilities
• Registered Ofsted Manager
• Safeguarding and risk decision lead
• Care planning and therapeutic oversight
• Staff supervision and performance management
• Ofsted inspection readiness and compliance
• Budget control and operational management
• Multi-agency working with social workers, police, and health professionals
• Health and Safety and regulatory compliance 1 Selection Process
• Written assessment
• Scenario-based exercise
• Short presentation
• Panel interview Important
This is a confidential search.
Do not contact the care provider directly.
All applications must be submitted via LinkedIn.