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About Us At Hounslow
We’d love you to join us at the London Borough of Hounslow! Our people are deeply committed to providing excellent services to our residents, doing all we can to make lives as good as they can be.
We are an outstanding council, serving an outstanding borough. With brilliant, visionary leadership, a dynamic Cabinet and a can-do culture, we’ve built strong partnerships which have transformed how we serve one of London’s most diverse boroughs. Hounslow is the world in one place and full of potential. We are stepping up for our residents like never before.
About Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion
We live by five core values: Lead with Heart, Do New, Pass on the Power, Harness the Mix and Be a Rock. All our work has equality, diversity and inclusion at its very heart, best articulated in “Harness the Mix”. It's about breaking down barriers between our parts and people and unlocking the problem-solving power of our amazing mix of minds. We serve a diverse community, we have a diverse workforce and we are committed to being an inclusive employer.
We work hard to create representation across our workforce and leadership community, we have thriving employee network groups and our learning and development programmes help us lead, model and breathe ways of working that eliminate inequality, inequity, injustice and bias.
As part of this and under our commitments as a Disability Confident Employer, we make reasonable adjustments to accommodate our candidates. There’s space for you to tell us what you need within our application form.
Our Benefits
About The Role
This role sits within the Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team and is responsible for the strategic, operational, and regulatory leadership of a newly established children’s residential home. The Registered Manager – Bedfont Lane Children’s Home will oversee the development and implementation of care policies, ensure compliance with Ofsted and statutory regulations, and lead a skilled team to deliver high-quality, child-centred care.
They Will Work On
* Recruiting and developing residential staff.
* Managing care planning and safeguarding procedures.
* Building strong relationships with children, families, and professionals.
* Ensuring the home meets Quality Standards and delivers positive outcomes.
The Role Offers Opportunities For Professional Growth Through
* Leading service innovation and continuous improvement.
* Chairing working groups and contributing to policy development.
* Engaging in ongoing training and development.
* Building leadership capacity through supervision and mentoring responsibilities.
This is a pivotal leadership role for someone passionate about improving life outcomes for children and young people in care.
About The Team You’ll Be Working In
The Children’s Safeguarding and Specialist Services team is dedicated to protecting and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people. Its core purpose is to provide safe, nurturing, and high-quality care environments that support children’s development, emotional wellbeing, and long-term outcomes.
This Team Plays a Vital Role In
* Delivering statutory care and safeguarding responsibilities.
* Ensuring compliance with national regulations and Ofsted standards.
* Creating tailored care plans that reflect each child’s individual needs and aspirations.
The impact of this work is significant—children and young people benefit from stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities.
The team includes a range of specialist roles such as:
* Residential Support Workers.
* Assistant Team Managers.
* Outreach Practitioners.
* Safeguarding Leads.
* The Registered Manager will report to senior leadership within the department and will directly supervise the Assistant Team Manager. They will also collaborate closely with social workers, health professionals, and education providers to ensure holistic care planning and service delivery.
This is a dynamic and forward-thinking team where professionals are supported to grow through structured supervision, training opportunities, and involvement in service development initiatives. The Registered Manager will be a key driver of quality and innovation, helping shape the future of residential care provision.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people. You’ll bring leadership, clarity, and compassion to a role that’s central to the success of our new residential home. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and a strong safeguarding culture. If the points below resonate with you, we’d love you to put in an application:
* Lead with purpose – You’re confident in managing a residential setting and can inspire others to deliver high-quality, child-focused care.
* Understand the bigger picture – You’re familiar with the legal and regulatory frameworks that shape children’s residential services and can translate them into everyday practice.
* Build strong teams – You know how to recruit, support, and develop staff, creating a culture of learning and accountability.
* Put children first – You’re committed to listening to children and young people, involving them in decisions, and tailoring care to their individual needs.
* Think strategically – You can develop policies, manage resources, and contribute to service planning that improves outcomes.
* Stay curious and committed – You’re open to learning, reflective in your practice, and keen to grow as a leader.
* Enhanced DBS check is required.
This is a role for someone who wants to shape a service from the ground up, lead with integrity, and be part of a team that’s focused on delivering lasting change for children and families.
EEO Statement
The London Borough of Hounslow is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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