Childrens Home Registered Manager

Job Description Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (EBD)Location: Slough / BerkshireSalary: 55,000 60,000 per annum + Performance Bonuses (Ofsted & Occupancy)Ready to lead with purpose and create lasting change?This is an opportunity to lead a small, high-quality childrens residential home where your leadership genuinely transforms young lives. If you are an experienced Registered Manager, or a confident Deputy Manager ready to step up, this role offers the chance to lead a 2-bed EBD childrens home set in a beautiful location in Slough.About the Home & OrganisationYou will be joining a values-driven, family-style residential childcare provider, known for high standards, strong culture and truly child-centred practice.The home supports young people aged 1118 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) who may have experienced trauma, attachment disruption or instability. The focus is on providing a safe, therapeutic and nurturing environment, centred on stability, healing and positive progression whether that means reunification, foster care or preparation for independence.You will be stepping into:A fully staffed, stable home with a capable Deputy ManagerA skilled staff team where all care staff are Level 3 qualifiedRobust systems already in place, including compliance dashboards and quality assurance frameworksLeadership & Support StructureYou will not be working in isolation. You will be supported by:An experienced Responsible Individual with previous Registered Manager experienceA Director with over 10 years Social Work experience, providing safeguarding and practice leadershipClear governance, quality assurance and operational systemsThis structure allows you to focus on leadership, quality, culture and outcomes, rather than constant firefighting.The RoleAs Registered Manager, you will lead a calm, therapeutic and resilient home environment, ensuring young people feel safe, seen and supported, while driving continuous improvement and excellent outcomes.Key Responsibilities:Lead the home in full compliance with Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirementsProvide strong, visible and emotionally intelligent leadership that sets the culture of the homeCreate and maintain a safe, nurturing and inspiring therapeutic environmentChampion the needs, voices and rights of young peopleLead, mentor and develop staff through supervision, coaching, reflective practice and QCF Level 3 supportOversee care planning, risk management, placement stability, staffing, budgets and operational developmentMaintain high standards of safeguarding, health & safety and overall complianceWork collaboratively with local authorities, commissioners and multi-agency partnersDrive continuous improvement with the ambition to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomesPromote independence, emotional growth and life skills for young peopleAbout YouYou are a calm, confident and values-led leader who stays steady under pressure and always puts children first.Essential Requirements:Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare(or Deputy Managers actively working towards Level 5 with a clear completion plan will be considered)Significant experience in childrens residential care (EBD or similar), with strong safeguarding knowledgeAbility to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirementsEnhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and flexibility to meet the needs of the homeDesirable:Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens homeExperience supporting children with trauma, EBD or complex emotional needs, including Ofsted inspectionsKnowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed or attachment-focused approachesPersonal Attributes We Value:Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young peopleCalm, reflective and emotionally intelligent leadership styleStrong communication, organisational and relationship-building skillsConfidence to lead, with humility to reflect and learnCommitment to doing things the right way, not the easy wayWhy Join Us?Competitive salary: 55,000 60,000 per annumPerformance bonuses linked to Ofsted outcomes and occupancyStrong, experienced leadership and governance supportOpportunity to shape and develop a service with real influenceClear ambition to achieve and maintain Outstanding Ofsted standardsOngoing professional development, career progression and a genuine commitment to worklife balanceA stable, skilled staff team already in placeSafer RecruitmentWe are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and full safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.JBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-29