Registered Manager (2524)

This job is being advertised on behalf of Achieving for Children. To apply, please visit the AfC website.

Job Information

Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us click here.

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We are seeking visionary Registered Managers to lead our children's residential homes in Surbiton, Teddington and Old Windsor, with potential vacancies across all three. As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will hold legal responsibility for your home, ensuring full compliance with The Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, while leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care that improves long-term outcomes for young people and their families. You will uphold all safeguarding and child protection policies, support a frontline team managing complex, trauma-driven behaviours, and maintain a calm, therapeutic environment during high-stress incidents. You will shape the culture of your home from day one while working as part of a peer network of managers across all three sites. Multi-site travel is essential.

Please note: this role is shift-based, working approximately 156 hours per month. Pay will be pro rata.

About the role

You will lead the development and delivery of a high-quality, therapeutic residential service that improves long-term outcomes for young people and their families, ensuring full compliance with The Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015. You will manage and develop a dedicated team, working closely with internal departments, partner agencies and families, and ensure every care plan is child-centred and gives young people a voice. Safeguarding is paramount, so you will uphold all child protection policies and escalate concerns immediately in line with statutory duties. You will also help shape the culture of your home from day one while working as part of a peer network of managers across the wider footprint.

To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Ricky Degun on ricky.degun@achievingforchildren.org.uk

About you

You are an experienced, resilient residential childcare leader with a proven record of Ofsted success.

• Level 5 Diploma or equivalent (or enrolled)
• Significant experience as a Registered Manager, delivering a Good or Outstanding Ofsted judgement
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations, with experience of Ofsted inspections
• Experience supporting children with complex needs, including behaviour management and risk assessments
• Proven team leadership, including line management and change management
• Strong partnership-building skills across health, education, therapeutic services, families and commissioners
• Personal resilience, able to stay calm and therapeutic in high-stress situations
• Able to work independently, with excellent communication and influencing skills
• Committed to AfC's values (trust, value, respect) and to equality and diversity

About our benefits

We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:

• 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
• Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
• Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
• Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• A range of staff benefits and discounts
• An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway

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