Job Description:

New 4-Bed Children’s Home | Lead the Registration & Opening | Salary up to £80,000

Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Registered Manager looking for the opportunity to lead a brand-new home from the very beginning?

Leaders In Care are working with an ambitious provider who are opening a new 4-bedded children’s home in Harrow. The home is based within a fully prepared 7-bedroom property and currently has no children placed, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to establish the home, shape the team and build a high-quality service from the ground up.

The provider already has an Responsible Individual (RI) in place and is looking for a strong Registered Manager to take ownership of the home and lead it through the Ofsted registration process and opening.

The Role As Registered Manager, you will have a key role in developing and managing the home, ensuring children receive outstanding care while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted and the Children’s Homes Regulations.

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the home through the Ofsted registration and opening process
• Developing a strong, child-focused team and positive culture
• Managing staff, rotas, supervision, training and performance
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, care and compliance
• Managing referrals, placement matching, risk assessments and care plans
• Building effective relationships with families, professionals and multi-agency partners
• Ensuring the home meets the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Preparing for and managing future Ofsted inspections
• Taking ownership of the day-to-day running and development of the home

About You We are looking for an experienced and confident residential childcare professional who can take ownership of a new service and help establish it to a high standard.

You will ideally have:

• 3–4+ years' experience in children's residential care management
• Previous experience as an Ofsted Registered Manager is highly desirable
• Experience working with children within residential settings, including EBD and/or learning disabilities
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, safer recruitment and compliance
• Experience leading teams, managing rotas and providing effective supervision
• Strong experience with referrals, risk assessments, care planning and placement matching
• The confidence to work with Ofsted and lead the home through registration and inspection
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills

What’s on Offer

• £65,000 – £80,000 salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to lead a brand-new 4-bedded children's home
• Significant autonomy to shape the home and establish the team
• Opportunity to take the home through Ofsted registration and opening
• Support from an experienced provider and Responsible Individual already in place
• Long-term progression and development opportunities
• A genuinely exciting opportunity to make your mark on a new service

If you're an experienced Children's Residential Manager who is ready to take the next step and build a new home from the ground up, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Apply today or get in touch with Leaders In Care for a confidential conversation about the role.