Role: Registered Manager (Children’s Home)
Salary: £50,000
Location: Hayes, West London
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The Company:
Our client is a 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.
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.