Registered Children’s Home Manager – EBD (3-Bed)
Location: London UB4
Pay: £50,000 - £100,000 per year
About Us
Our client is an experienced provider of high-quality supported accommodation, already operating several Ofsted-registered semi-independent (16+) services across London.
They are now opening our first residential children’s home in Hillingdon – a brand-new 3-bed home for children aged 7–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
This is a rare opportunity to join at the very beginning, playing a key role in shaping the home and leading it through Ofsted registration with full backing from a supportive, established leadership team.
The Role
We are urgently seeking a passionate, driven and experienced Registered Manager who can:
- Take responsibility for leading our new children’s home through the Ofsted registration process without delay (all policies and documents are already in place).
- Hold and maintain Ofsted registration as the Registered Manager, ensuring the home operates fully in line with regulations.
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, providing a safe, nurturing and structured environment for children with EBD.
- Lead, motivate and support a team of residential support workers, embedding a child-centred and therapeutic approach.
- Develop and monitor care plans and risk assessments that reflect the holistic needs of each young person.
- Ensure high standards of safeguarding, compliance and quality assurance, meeting and exceeding National Minimum Standards.
- Build strong relationships with parents, carers, local authorities and external professionals.
- Manage budgets, staffing and resources efficiently to ensure long-term sustainability of the home.
Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent – essential).
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting.
- Strong understanding of EBD, trauma-informed care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
- Track record of achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted outcomes.
- Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Flexible and resilient, able to respond to complex needs and emergencies.
- Full UK driving licence (preferred).
What We Offer
- Base salary of £50,000, with a highly competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) of £70,000+ through performance-related incentives and profit share.
- Long-term incentive options, including the potential for equity/profit share for outstanding candidates.
- Career-defining opportunity to register, open and shape a brand-new children’s home.
- Ongoing training, professional development and leadership support.
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service.
- Company pension scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Company car (subject to terms).
- Casual dress policy.
- Regular company events and team building.
- Discounted or free meals on shift.
- A supportive, forward-thinking organisation committed to staff wellbeing and progression.
Why Join Our Client?
Unlike many providers, they are offering a genuine opportunity to go beyond a management role.
For the right candidate, this position includes the chance to grow with them, share in their success and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives.
You’ll have the support of an experienced senior leadership team and the resources of a proven provider, but with the freedom to put your own stamp on a brand-new service.
