Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: £45,000 – £60,000 per year
Regulator: Ofsted
Sector: Children’s Residential Care
BlueOak Care Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Watford, Hertfordshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and capable manager with strong Ofsted knowledge, safeguarding experience, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people with complex needs, including Autism, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties.
Key responsibilities
- Leading and developing a child‑centred staff team
- Managing Ofsted registration, compliance, and inspections
- Ensuring high standards of safeguarding and child protection
- Overseeing care plans, risk assessments, and outcomes
- Managing staffing, rotas, resources, and budgets
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, families, and professionals
- Supporting occupancy, placement stability, and service growth
Applicants must have
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- 2–3 years’ managerial experience in children’s residential care
- Experience attending an Ofsted interview or inspection
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations
- Experience supporting young people with Autism, LD, complex needs, or EBD
- Strong safeguarding, leadership, and compliance experience
- Ability to manage up to 2 homes as the role progresses
- Enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one
This role offers a clear pathway to become a Senior Registered Manager within 2–3 years, with the opportunity to oversee multiple children’s homes and support future service growth.
Relocation package available for the right candidate
Professional development and leadership progression
BlueOak Care Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment processes.
Interested?
Apply today by sending your CV or message us directly for a confidential discussion.
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