Role: OFSTED Registered Manager (Children’s Home) Salary: Competitive (circa £50,000) Location: Hayes, West London The Company: A well-established, values-led children’s residential care provider supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs. The home is newly opened, with a strong focus on quality care and positive outcomes, and has recently received a good Ofsted inspection. Job Summary / Duties: * Lead the operational delivery of a new children's home as the OFSTED Registered Manager. * Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and OFSTED inspection standards. * Drive a child-centred, high-quality care environment focused on safety, development, and wellbeing. * Manage and develop a team, including rotas, appraisals, supervisions, and ongoing training. * Oversee safeguarding, health & safety, education liaison, and care planning. * Maintain budgets, ensure accurate records, and uphold data protection and confidentiality. * Be part of a 24/7 on-call rota, ensuring effective response and support. Requirements: * NVQ Level 3 minimum; Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Health and Social Care (or working towards). * Eligible to register with OFSTED as a Registered Manager. * Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and OFSTED requirements. * Experience managing in a children’s residential setting. * Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills. * Able to use initiative and handle emergency situations effectively. * IT literate and physically able for manual handling. Desirable: * Full UK driving licence * Flexible to work evenings/weekends and part of the on-call rota