Registered Manager – Childrens Home (EBD)

London - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 55000 - 70000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are a new and ambitious organisation dedicated to providing exceptional residential care for children and young people. Building on our parent companys strong national reputation for high-quality accommodation and support for care leavers we are expanding into the childrens homes sector combining operational excellence with a compassionate forward-thinking approach.

We are preparing to open our first Ofsted-registered childrens home in Streatham supporting up to four children aged 818 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

We are seeking an experienced passionate and visionary Registered Manager to lead this exciting new venture from the ground up someone who is eager to shape a home that delivers truly life-changing outcomes for young people.

Your Role

As Registered Manager you will take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the home leading it through its pre-registration phase with Ofsted through to launch and ongoing delivery of high-quality care.

Pre-Registration Responsibilities

Lead the Ofsted registration process in partnership with the Responsible Individual Director and consultant.
Develop the Statement of Purpose Childrens Guide and Policies and Procedures in line with Childrens Homes Regulations (2015) and Quality Standards.
Ensure the property environment and staffing structure fully meet all Ofsted and regulatory requirements.
Establish robust frameworks for safeguarding supervision care planning and quality assurance.
Oversee the recruitment and safer recruitment checks for all staff.
Prepare for Ofsted interviews and ensure the home is fully compliant and ready for registration.

Post-Registration Responsibilities

Lead the homes daily operations ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and company values.
Provide strong leadership and direction to your team fostering a culture of high-quality child-centred care.
Oversee individual care plans ensuring they reflect each childs unique needs and progress.
Maintain a safeguarding-first culture with clear accountability across all staff.
Drive continuous improvement to achieve and sustain Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Build strong positive relationships with children families local authorities and partner agencies.
Maintain accurate and compliant records across all operational areas.

Requirements

Requirements

Were looking for a dynamic leader who blends empathy with excellence and who thrives on building something meaningful from the ground up.

Essential:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens home (EBD or similar).
Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings.
Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015).
Robust safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement effective systems and processes.
Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills.

Desirable:

Experience supporting children with EBD trauma or attachment difficulties.
Previous involvement in registering or setting up a new childrens home.

Benefits

We believe that great leaders deserve great rewards. Joining Expedius Care means being part of an ambitious forward-thinking organisation where your input truly shapes the future.

Competitive salary:(depending on experience)
Annual performance-based bonus
Opportunity to build and lead your own team from the ground up
Professional development and leadership training to support your career growth
Company pension scheme
Flexible working options (full-time or part-time)
A chance to create an Outstanding-rated home and set the standard for excellence in care

Required Skills:

Requirements Were looking for a dynamic leader who blends empathy with excellence and who thrives on building something meaningful from the ground up. Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens home (EBD or similar). Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015). Robust safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement effective systems and processes. Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with EBD trauma or attachment difficulties. Previous involvement in registering or setting up a new childrens home.