Deputy Manager (Children’s Home) step up to Registered Manager within 8 to 12 months.
Company: Expedius Care Ltd
Location: Streatham (London Borough of Merton)
Salary: £35,000 – £55,000 + Bonus and promotion in 6 to 12 months to Registered Manager (£55,000 to £70,000) when home gets Ofsted Registration
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
The Opportunity
Expedius Care Ltd, part of Expedius Properties Ltd, is launching its first Ofsted-registered children’s home, with ambitious plans for expansion.
We are now recruiting an ambitious Deputy Manager who is ready to step up to Registered Manager and wants to be part of building something from the ground up, rather than inheriting someone else's home.
You will join us during the pre-registration phase, work alongside our leadership team to prepare the Statement of Purpose, policies, systems and staff team, and be put forward to Ofsted as the proposed Registered Manager. We will fund your Level 5 Diploma enrolment (a requirement of the role if you don't already hold it) and you will receive regular 1:1 coaching from our Quality Assurance Lead to prepare you for your Fitness for Purpose interview and the RM role itself.
This is a genuine development opportunity and not a paper promotion. If you're a Deputy or senior who has been waiting for your current RM to move on, this is the route up.
Your Role
As Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for the home, leading from pre-registration through to Ofsted approval and ongoing operations, ensuring exceptional care standards at every stage.
Key ResponsibilitiesPre-Registration Phase
- Co-develop the Statement of Purpose, Children's Guide, and full policy suite with our leadership team
- Help design the staffing structure, shift patterns and recruitment of the team
- Contribute to the home's therapeutic framework and care planning systems
- Prepare for your SC2 submission and Fitness for Purpose interview with coaching from our QA Lead
- Complete / progress your Level 5 Diploma
Post-Registration Phase
- Manage day-to-day operations of the home
- Lead, support, and develop a high-performing care team
- Ensure delivery of child-centred, therapeutic care
- Maintain safeguarding excellence and compliance
- Drive continuous improvement to achieve Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
- Build strong relationships with local authorities and external partners
- Maintain accurate and compliant records
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare) (or working towards)
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager OR Senior Support Worker
- Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards (2015)
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Strong safeguarding expertise
- We do not offer a work Sponsorship Visa (COS)
Desirable
- Experience working with EBD, trauma, or attachment needs
- Experience setting up or registering a new children’s home
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Opportunity to build your own team and shape your own service
- Career progression within a growing organisation
- Ongoing professional development and leadership training
Why Join Expedius Care?
This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to create something from the ground up, influence real change, and make a lasting impact on young people’s lives within a forward-thinking and ambitious organisation.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to:
[email protected]
Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Have you ever been involved in successfully registering a children’s home with ofsted
- Do you require a work sponsored Visa
Experience:
- Childrens Home: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
