Registered Manager Residential Family Centre Location: Slough / West London (Hybrid flexibility considered during pre-registration phase) Contract: Consultancy ? Full-Time Permanent upon Ofsted registration Salary: £45,000 £50,000 (Post-approval) Consultancy rate: Competitive day rate or retainer (flexible depending on experience) About Us Were launching a high-quality Residential Family Centre (RFC) Parent & Child Assessment Unit designed to provide safe, supportive, and nurturing environments for vulnerable families undergoing parenting assessments. Our centre will operate from a newly acquired, purpose-designed property in Slough, and will be fully Ofsted registered. With an experienced team from Medical and Real Estate backgrounds, our goal is to build a centre known for its professional integrity, outstanding safeguarding, and high-quality assessments. The Role We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to join us at this early and exciting stage. The role will start on a consultancy/freelance basis, supporting our Ofsted registration process, and transition to a full-time permanent role upon successful registration. Long-Term Growth Opportunity As we grow and expand to additional homes across London and beyond, this role offers the opportunity to progress into a Senior / Regional Manager. In the future, as each home has its own Registered Manager, you could take a wider leadership position overseeing multiple sites, guiding service quality, regulatory compliance and strategy across the group. We are committed to building a service led by experienced professionals who grow with us and your voice will matter from day one. Key Responsibilities (Consultancy Phase): Lead and support the Ofsted registration process from end to end Attend Ofsted interviews, pre-registration visit and provide guidance to the leadership team Ensure the property setup and staffing structure aligns with Residential Family Centre (RFC) regulations Support recruitment and training plans for staff pre-launch Key Responsibilities (Post-Registration): Oversee the day-to-day management of the Residential Family Centre Ensure full Ofsted compliance and adherence to the National Minimum Standards for RFCs Lead and support the staff team to deliver safe, high-quality assessment services Represent the centre with local authorities, safeguarding teams, and commissioners Maintain robust safeguarding, risk management, and incident reporting systems Drive a culture of excellence, reflection, and continuous improvement Requirements: Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in residential social care (ideally family assessments, childrens homes, or fostering) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) Strong understanding of Ofsted inspection framework, safeguarding, and care planning Confidence in preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections Excellent organisational and leadership skills Enhanced DBS (or willingness to undergo one) Why Join Us? Shape a brand-new service with the backing of experienced founders and investors Enjoy a flexible consultancy agreement during pre-registration, with a path to a high-paying, full-time role Clear route to regional leadership or head of services as we expand to multiple sites Build something from scratch and make a name for yourself in the industry Your voice and expertise will be at the heart of every major decision To Apply Apply via Totaljobs or via email with your CV and a short covering note. Were happy to speak informally if youd like to explore the role before applying formally. Safer Recruitment We are committed to safeguarding. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks as part of the safer recruitment process.