Children's Home Registered Manager
| Posting date: | 13 February 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 March 2026 |
| Location: | SE28 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sterling Cross Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AA/12177-9137 |
Summary
Ready to lead a brand-new children’s home and make a real difference?
A new 2-bed children’s home near Woolwich is seeking a Registered Children’s Home Manager to join a passionate, supportive organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape a fresh service from the ground up, providing high-quality care and support to children in a safe and nurturing environment.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated team and a leadership structure that values professional development, collaborative working, and the wellbeing of both staff and residents.
The role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children’s lives.
This is a full-time, permanent role for a Children’s Home Registered Manager.
Person Specification
• Applicants must be aged 21 or over (in line with regulatory requirements for Registered Children’s Home Managers).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Willing to undergo, or already have, a current DBS check with no safeguarding concerns
• Previous experience in residential childcare
• Knowledge of children’s mental health, safeguarding, or special needs
Benefits
• Bonus incentives
• Opportunity to lead and shape a new service
• Supportive management and training
• Career progression and professional development opportunities
Positive, values-led organisational culture