Salary: £55,000.00 per annum (we are willing to exceed this salary for an exceptional candidate) plus £1,200.00 on call allowance – 1 in 3 weeks.
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Contract/Hours: Full time – 37 hours a week 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday with on call responsibilities and expectations to support the needs of the home.
Benefits
- Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
- 1 x Wellbeing Day per year
- Cycle to work scheme
- Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
- Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
- Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
- Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
A bit about the role
We are recruiting a Registered Manager for a 2-bedroom home in London Fields, Hackney. Action for Children are working in close partnership with London Borough of Hackney to develop and run a new trauma-informed therapeutic children’s home within the borough. This exciting new development will offer stable, safe and loving homes which enable children and young people to stay in Hackney, helping them to grow up supported and happy, with the chance to maintain and build on the relationships that matter to them the most. Together, we will ensure that children receive the highest standards of support, tailored to their unique needs, in a welcoming, safe, high-quality home.
What you do could make a difference
This is much more than a Registered Manager role – you will lead on the development process and launch of our children’s new home. We want you to build the team and put everything in place to lay a sound foundation and secure OFSTED registration. Through innovative care and support, we will provide a safe, nurturing environment for trauma informed children, in the London Borough of Hackney.
How you will create bright futures
- Recruiting and leading your own dynamic workforce.
- Setting the values and principles in line with national standards, Ofsted and the principles of our partnership with Hackney Borough Council.
- Prioritise psychological safety, empathy, and relationship building.
- Lead the delivery of high‑quality care that achieves positive and agreed outcomes for children and young people.
- Ensure the children living with us feel physically psychologically safe and empowered.
- Liaising with stakeholders, the community and other agencies.
Let’s talk about you
- We’re looking for someone who will support Hackney’s Children and Families Service and Action for Children’s commitment to eradicating systemic racism, discrimination, injustice, making anti‑racism a foundation of their practice.
- You will bring management experience in trauma informed children’s residential care, alongside a Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and Management of Residential Childcare).
- Experience of working with children at risk of criminal exploitation and sexual abuse.
- You will understand the cultural, societal and ideological forces that shape a child’s development.
- Your track record will be demonstrated by Good or Outstanding OFSTED ratings for homes in which you’ve held leadership roles.
- You will have proven ability in providing a contained and fulfilling environment for staff, promoting psychological safety to build and sustain a resilient team.
DBS Enhanced Adult & Children required
Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion and Anti‑Racism
At Action for Children, we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We know that racism and discrimination create barriers, and we are taking active steps to challenge these inequalities in our organisation and in the communities we serve. We strongly welcome applications from people who are Black, Asian, or from other racialised and ethnically marginalised communities, as well as disabled people, who are currently under‑represented in our workforce. We are committed to removing barriers in our recruitment processes and ensuring fair access to opportunities. We also encourage applications from men, who are under‑represented in our Children’s Services roles. We recognise that people hold multiple identities, and we value the richness this brings to our team.
How to apply
Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
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