London Borough of Waltham Forest
Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home • £63,966–£67,575 • Permanent • Full Time
Intro paragraph:
We are seeking a skilled Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs.
What’s on Offer
• Permanent position with structured career progression
• Supportive, inclusive, and culturally rich working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Pension scheme and other standard public-sector benefits
Key Responsibilities
• Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home Regulations
• Ensure children and young people achieve positive and agreed outcomes in line with their care plans
• Prepare and present reports to the appropriate timescales
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of services for children with disabilities and complex needs
• Ensure the unit complies with the Centre’s Statement of Purpose
• Regularly seek the views of service users, parents/carers, social workers, and staff
• Oversee the supervision of 32 staff members, including two Deputy Managers
• Promote activities for children and ensure their voices are heard using appropriate communication tools (PECS, Makaton, etc.)
Requirements
• Registered Manager status
• Experience and knowledge of managing children’s homes, including regulatory compliance and safeguarding principles
• Familiarity with Ofsted inspections and implementing recommendations
• Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management system and proficient in Microsoft Office tools
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
Why Ackerman Pierce?
• Dedicated permanent recruitment support
• Expert guidance throughout the interview process
• Transparent communication and long-term career advice
Ready to Apply?
If you would like to apply for the Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more