Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care (EBD)
Are you looking for a new challenge in a role where you have full autonomy to shape the culture and environment?!
If so, keep reading!
Location: London Wide
Salary: Up to 66k
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Status: Pre-registration role
Regulation: Ofsted (CQC experience desirable)
The Role
We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead the pre-registration and opening of a new children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is an opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, with strong provider support, a £250 per month retainer during pre-registration, and fully funded relevant training.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Ofsted registration (SC1) process from start to approval
- Develop policies, procedures, and a Statement of Purpose
- Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
- Prepare the home for registration, inspection, and opening
- Recruit, induct, and manage the residential care team
- Provide strong leadership and day-to-day operational oversight
- Deliver high-quality, child-centred care for young people with EBD
- Maintain safeguarding, behaviour management, and risk frameworks
- Liaise with Ofsted, professionals, and external agencies
- Drive continuous improvement and inspection readiness
Requirements
Essential
- Experience in children’s residential care (EBD)
- Previous Registered Manager experience OR Deputy Manager ready to step up
- Strong working knowledge of Ofsted regulations and inspections
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (or working towards)
- Confident managing services through pre-registration to opening
Desirable
- CQC experience
- Experience opening or registering a new home
- Trauma-informed or therapeutic care background
What’s on Offer
- £250 per month retainer during pre-registration
- Competitive salary once the home opens
- Funded training and qualifications
- Supportive provider and clear long-term vision
- Opportunity to build and lead a high-quality service from day one
Apply Now
If you’re a motivated Registered Manager (or Deputy ready to step up) looking to lead a new EBD children’s home, we’d love to hear from you.
