Registered Manager - Bedfont Lane Children's Home
Permanent, Full-Time, 36 hours per week
£52,194 - £55,323 per annum
About us at Hounslow
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About The Role
Are you ready to take the next step/new leap in your career in residential children's care? Are you looking for a fresh new start? Come join a brand new team where you will be supporting our children and young people, by helping them to build trusted relationships.
We want people like you - who will bring empathy, consistency, and resilience to your work - creating positive experiences filled with laughter, fun, and love, while helping our children and young people to develop healthy routines and healthy coping strategies. Through supporting them to engage with fun and meaningful activities including education you will help support the contribution to everyday life within the home. In doing so, you will help them manage their emotions and behaviours, process trauma, and navigate some complex family dynamics.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of something brand new and truly impactful.
We're opening a brand new, purpose-built six-bedroom residential children's home (Bedfont Lane) in Hounslow early next year, designed to support Looked After Children with complex and challenging behavioural needs. As the Registered Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the culture, standards, and success of this home from day one.
We're building a passionate, skilled, and committed team to deliver outstanding care and support to Hounslow's children and their families. You'll be at the heart of this mission-leading with compassion, driving excellence, and making a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.
This is an opportunity to create a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where children can thrive. If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic new setting and help build something special for the community, we want to hear from you.
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.
You'll be joining a newly formed, forward-thinking residential care team that's committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care. Led by the Residential Group Manager, the team will include:
• Residential Manager.
• Deputy Managers.
• Senior Residential Support Workers.
• Residential Support Workers.
• A Chef/Cook.
• A Handyperson.
• A Domestic Cleaner.
Together, you'll work collaboratively to uphold the highest standards of care, guided by Hounslow's values and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. The team is passionate about safeguarding, inclusion, and empowering children and young people to achieve their full potential.
You'll also work closely with social workers, education providers, healthcare professionals, and families to ensure holistic support and continuity of care.
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 for children and young people to benefit and have stable, supportive relationships, improved life chances, and a sense of belonging within their communities.
About You
You are a confident, compassionate, and experienced leader with a proven track record in residential childcare. You bring a deep understanding of the challenges and rewards of working with children and young people who have experienced trauma, and you're passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and empowering environment where they can thrive.
You have extensive experience managing residential teams, and you know how to inspire, develop, and support staff to deliver consistently high standards of care.
You're confident in navigating the regulatory landscape, with a strong working knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015, The Children Act, and Ofsted's inspection framework.
You're strategic and operationally sharp, able to manage budgets, lead inspections, develop policies, and ensure the home runs smoothly day-to-day. You're also emotionally resilient, with excellent communication and conflict resolution skills, and have a commitment to inclusive, child-centred practice.
You hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) and meet the requirements to be registered with Ofsted.
We are looking for someone who is ready to take on the challenge of launching and leading a brand-new home, building a strong team, and making a lasting difference in the lives of Hounslow's children and young people. 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.
Read more about the work you'll be doing in the Role Profile.
Don't meet every single requirement? We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they think they can't tick every box. At Hounslow, we realise the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist. So, if you can do most of what we're looking for, go ahead and apply. You may be just the right candidate for the job or be perfect for one of our other roles!
Enhanced DBS check is required for the role.
When Interviews Will Be Held And Who To Contact
The key information you need about the role should be in the role profile, but if you have any further questions about the role, please contact:
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Interviews for this role will take place throughout January 2026 as part of a wider recruitment campaign to build a brand new team for the opening of our residential children's home in Hounslow. We're recruiting across multiple roles to ensure the home is fully staffed with passionate, skilled professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children and young people.
If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch as soon as possible to arrange an interview time. Please be mindful that multiple roles are being interviewed during this period, so scheduling may take a little longer than usual, but rest assured. click apply for full job details