Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Hayes, Greater London
Salary: Up to £60,000 per year
Sector: Residential Care – Children’s Services
We are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a solo EBD children's home in Hayes, This is a unique opportunity to join a growing provider committed to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for establishing and leading a nurturing, therapeutic environment for a young person with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). You will have the autonomy to shape the service, build a strong team, and drive excellent standards of care while being supported by an experienced senior leadership team.
The Role:
As the Registered Manager, your responsibilities will include:
- Holding Ofsted registration and ensuring the home operates in full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
- Leading the day-to-day management of the home and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred care.
- Recruiting, managing, and developing a dedicated residential care team.
- Creating a safe, stable, and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes for the young person.
- Managing staffing, rotas, budgets, and operational performance effectively.
- Taking overall responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
- Building strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, education providers, and external professionals.
- Monitoring and improving service quality, ensuring the home is consistently working towards achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
- Supporting care planning, risk management, and behavioural support strategies tailored to the needs of the young person.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or be working towards it).
- At least 2 years’ experience in a management or senior leadership role within a children's residential setting.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding procedures, and children's residential legislation.
- Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- The ability to build and develop a positive team culture.
- A resilient, child-focused approach with a genuine passion for improving young people's lives.
- A full UK driving licence.
What’s On Offer:
Competitive Salary: Up to £60,000 per year
Working Hours:
- Full-time, permanent position
- Primarily Monday to Friday with flexibility to meet the needs of the service
Employee Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Annual performance-related bonus opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Company pension scheme
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Support from an experienced senior leadership team
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
- Company laptop and mobile phone
Career Development:
- Access to specialist therapeutic and leadership training
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Clear pathways for progression within the organisation
Supportive Culture:
- Child-focused and values-led organisation
- Strong operational and senior management support
- Commitment to staff wellbeing and development
Recruitment Timeline:
Applications are being reviewed immediately, with interviews taking place on a rolling basis.
If you are an experienced Deputy Manager looking for your first Registered Manager position, or an established Registered Manager seeking a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] or call 01926 356549 for a confidential discussion.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal opportunities for all
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Pay: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
