Childrens Home Registered Manager

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (EBD) Location: Slough / Berkshire Salary: 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 & Organisation You 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 Manager A skilled staff team where all care staff are Level 3 qualified Robust systems already in place, including compliance dashboards and quality assurance frameworks Leadership & Support Structure You will not be working in isolation. You will be supported by: An experienced Responsible Individual with previous Registered Manager experience A Director with over 10 years Social Work experience , providing safeguarding and practice leadership Clear governance, quality assurance and operational systems This structure allows you to focus on leadership, quality, culture and outcomes , rather than constant firefighting. The Role As 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 requirements Provide strong, visible and emotionally intelligent leadership that sets the culture of the home Create and maintain a safe, nurturing and inspiring therapeutic environment Champion the needs, voices and rights of young people Lead, mentor and develop staff through supervision, coaching, reflective practice and QCF Level 3 support Oversee care planning, risk management, placement stability, staffing, budgets and operational development Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health 'safety and overall compliance Work collaboratively with local authorities, commissioners and multi-agency partners Drive continuous improvement with the ambition to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes Promote independence, emotional growth and life skills for young people About You You 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 knowledge Ability to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirements Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain) and flexibility to meet the needs of the home Desirable: Experience as a Registered or Deputy Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens home Experience supporting children with trauma, EBD or complex emotional needs, including Ofsted inspections Knowledge of therapeutic, trauma-informed or attachment-focused approaches Personal Attributes We Value: Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people Calm, reflective and emotionally intelligent leadership style Strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills Confidence to lead, with humility to reflect and learn Commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way Why Join Us? Competitive salary : 55,000 60,000 per annum Performance bonuses linked to Ofsted outcomes and occupancy Strong, experienced leadership and governance support Opportunity to shape and develop a service with real influence Clear ambition to achieve and maintain Outstanding Ofsted standards Ongoing professional development, career progression and a genuine commitment to worklife balance A stable, skilled staff team already in place Safer Recruitment We 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-10