Registered Manager

This exciting new development that will offer a stable, safe and loving home which enables 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 the launch of our children’s new home.

You'll build the team and put everything in place to lay a sound foundation and secure OFSTED registration, with the support and guidance from the leadership team.

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) or be willing to work towards.
• You will understand the cultural, societal and ideological forces that shape a child’s development.
• You will have proven ability in providing a contained and fulfilling environment for staff, promoting psychological safety to build and sustain a resilient team.

Why Action for Children?

Every child should have a loving home, food, warmth, the chance to grow and learn - the support to cope with life’s challenges.

But too many children don’t.

By bringing your passion and unique skills and experience, you’ll help us change that where it really matters.

We've been driven by love to take action for children for over 150 years, giving them the protection and practical help they need.

A lot’s changed since 1869.

But what children really need, hasn’t.

So as long as children need us, we’ll be here.

Will you join us?

Here’s a blog from one of our London based Managers to inspire you: