Registered Manager Childrens Home (EBD)

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

We are preparing to open our first Ofsted -registered
children’s home in Streatham, supporting up to four children aged 8–18 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.

Pre -Registration Responsibilities

• Lead
  the Ofsted registration process in partnership with the Responsible
  Individual, Director, and consultant.
  
• Develop
  the Statement of Purpose, Children’s Guide, and Policies
  and Procedures in line with Children’s 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 home’s 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 child’s 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

We’re 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
  children’s home (EBD or similar).
  
• Proven
  track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted
  ratings.
  
• Strong
  understanding of Children’s 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 children’s 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: £55,000 – £70,000 (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