REGISTERED MANAGER
Children’s Residential Care (EBD)
Hayes, Greater London
£55,000 to £65,000pa

You’ll be opening a thoughtfully designed children’s home where the focus is clear from the start; strong relationships, meaningful routines and a team who feel proud of the environment they create together.

This is a 4 bed EBD home forming part of a growing group of residential services across West London, led by an experienced leadership team with over a decade of hands on residential expertise. The organisation is expanding carefully, with new homes opening alongside existing services, creating real opportunity to shape practice and influence the direction of future provision.

The approach is therapeutic, structured and genuinely child centred. Young people are supported to build confidence, independence and life skills through consistent care, education engagement and purposeful activities.

The role

As Registered Manager, you will hold full responsibility for the home’s leadership, culture and quality of care. From registration through to day to day operation, you’ll create an environment where children feel safe, supported and able to make progress, while building a team who feel valued and motivated.

You’ll work closely with an experienced Responsible Individual and a wider leadership group who are visible, collaborative and invested in high standards across every service.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the home through Ofsted registration and maintain ongoing regulatory compliance

• Build, develop and inspire a skilled staff team through safer recruitment, supervision and coaching

• Oversee care planning, safeguarding, risk management and behaviour support

• Ensure practice aligns with Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards

• Guide referrals and admissions alongside senior leadership

• Maintain strong partnerships with local authorities, education providers, families and professionals

• Drive continuous improvement through monitoring, audits and reflective practice

• Hold oversight of rotas, resources and the overall running of the service

Why this opportunity stands out

• A newly developed 4 bed home where culture and standards are shaped from day one

• A therapeutic model with strong focus on outcomes, independence and personal growth

• Experienced and accessible leadership with a collaborative approach

• A provider with multiple homes and a clear growth pipeline, offering long term progression

• Competitive salary up to £65,000 depending on experience

About you

You are an experienced Registered Manager or an accomplished Deputy ready to take the next step. You bring a strong understanding of Ofsted expectations, safeguarding and team development, alongside a leadership style that encourages accountability, warmth and professional curiosity.

You enjoy building teams, shaping environments and seeing young people move forward with confidence.

Essential experience and qualifications

• Experience in a children’s residential setting supporting young people with EBD

• Experience of Ofsted inspections or registration

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and quality assurance

• Confidence leading teams, managing performance and building positive cultures

What you can expect

• £55,000 to £65,000 salary depending on experience

• Support through registration and ongoing development

• The opportunity to shape a new home with strong leadership backing

• A role where your ideas, standards and leadership genuinely influence how the service grows

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can build something with intention and see the difference your work makes every day, this is well worth exploring.