London Borough of Waltham Forest Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home • £63,966–£67,575 • Permanent • Full Time

Intro paragraph: We are seeking a skilled Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home to provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the service, ensuring high-quality care, safeguarding, and support for children with learning disabilities and associated needs.

What’s on Offer • Permanent position with structured career progression • Supportive, inclusive, and culturally rich working environment • Opportunities for professional development and training • Pension scheme and other standard public-sector benefits

Key Responsibilities • Fulfil all duties and responsibilities of a Registered Manager as required by the Children’s Home Regulations • Ensure children and young people achieve positive and agreed outcomes in line with their care plans • Prepare and present reports to the appropriate timescales • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of services for children with disabilities and complex needs • Ensure the unit complies with the Centre’s Statement of Purpose • Regularly seek the views of service users, parents/carers, social workers, and staff • Oversee the supervision of 32 staff members, including two Deputy Managers • Promote activities for children and ensure their voices are heard using appropriate communication tools (PECS, Makaton, etc.)

Requirements • Registered Manager status • Experience and knowledge of managing children’s homes, including regulatory compliance and safeguarding principles • Familiarity with Ofsted inspections and implementing recommendations • Ideally conversant with Mosaic case management system and proficient in Microsoft Office tools • Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Why Ackerman Pierce? • Dedicated permanent recruitment support • Expert guidance throughout the interview process • Transparent communication and long-term career advice

Ready to Apply? If you would like to apply for the Centre Manager – Leyton Green Road Children’s Home, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more