Childrens Home Registered Manager
New Yesterday
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.
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management;Social Care
