Children's Registered Manager
8 days ago
Hounslow
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home \n\nLondon Borough of Hounslow\n12-Month Contract\n36 Hours per Week\n£26.15 per hour (Umbrella)\n\n We are seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the setup, registration, and launch of a brand-new 6-bed children’s residential home currently under construction and due for completion in June.\n\n This is a unique opportunity to shape a service from the ground up, build your own team, and ensure the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance from day one.\n\n About the Role \n\nAs Registered Manager, you will take full responsibility for establishing and leading the service, ensuring it is fully compliant and ready to provide outstanding care to children and young people.\n\n You will play a key role in:\n\nLeading recruitment, induction, and development of a brand-new staff team\nDriving the home through Ofsted registration\nEmbedding a positive, safe, and nurturing cultureKey Responsibilities\nLead, manage, and develop the full staff team, including:\n2 Deputy Managers\n3 Senior Residential Support Workers\n10 Residential Support Workers (including 4 Waking Night staff)\nHandy Person, Cook, and Domestic Cleaner\nOversee all onboarding, induction, and training processes\nPrepare for and manage the Ofsted registration process, including:\nDocumentation and compliance\nOfsted interview\nRegistration visit\nEnsure the home is fully prepared for opening, maintaining high standards of:\nSafeguarding\nCare quality\nRegulatory compliance\nProvide flexibility for on-call duties and additional support when requiredAbout You Essential:\nQCF Level 3 (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare\nMinimum 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care within the last 5 years\nAt least 1 year in a supervisory/management role within a care setting\nStrong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and children’s home standards\nExcellent leadership, organisational, and communication skillsDesirable:\nLevel 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare\n (or willingness to enrol upon appointment)Additional Requirements:\nMust successfully complete an Ofsted Fit Person interview within 6 months of appointmentWhy Apply?\nOpportunity to open and shape a brand-new children’s home\nBuild and lead your own team from day one\nMake a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people\nWork within a supportive local authority environmentIf you are an experienced Registered Manager ready for your next challenge and want to play a pivotal role in launching a new service, we’d love to hear from you.\n\nApply now or get in touch for more information