Registered Manager - New Children's Home EBD

Expedius Care Ltd, a subsidiary of Expedius Properties Ltd, is an ambitious organization dedicated to delivering outstanding children's residential care. Building on Expedius Properties' strong national reputation for providing high-quality accommodation and support to care leavers, Expedius Care aims to expand into the children's homes sector with a fresh, forward-thinking approach.

We are preparing to launch our first Ofsted-registered children's home in Streatham, London Borough of Merton, supporting up to four children aged 8-18 with Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties (EBD). With plans to grow nationally, our vision is to become a best-in-class provider known for exceptional governance, therapeutic practice, and positive outcomes for young people.

As we take this exciting step, we are seeking an experienced, ambitious, and entrepreneurial Registered Manager who shares our vision for excellence in care and wants to help shape this service from the ground up.

Role Description

As the Registered Manager, you will hold full operational and regulatory responsibility for the home, leading it from its pre-registration phase through to Ofsted registration and the ongoing delivery of outstanding care thereafter.

• Lead the Ofsted registration process in collaboration with the Responsible Individual, Director, and consultant.
• Develop the Statement of Purpose, Children's Guide, and Policies and Procedures in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Ensure the property, environment, and staffing structure meet all regulatory requirements.
• Build the operational framework for safeguarding, supervision, care planning, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to the home’s location risk assessment, fire safety, and health and safety readiness.
• Prepare for Ofsted interviews and ensure all documentation and systems demonstrate readiness for registration.
• Lead recruitment and safer recruitment checks for all staff.

Post-Ofsted Registration Phase

• Take full responsibility for the home’s day-to-day management and regulatory compliance, ensuring operations meet or exceed Ofsted and organisational standards.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and direction to your team to deliver consistent, high-quality, child-centred care.
• Oversee and review individual care plans, ensuring they reflect each child’s needs, goals, and progress.
• Promote and maintain a safeguarding-first culture, ensuring all staff understand and follow child protection policies.
• Drive continuous improvement through regular audits, feedback, and quality assurance processes to sustain at least a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities, and partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and compliant records across all operational areas.

Qualifications

• 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 at least a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating.
• Deep understanding of The Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015).
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to create robust systems and processes.
• Excellent communication, team-building, and organisational skills.
• Experience supporting children with EBD, trauma, or attachment difficulties.
• Previous involvement in registering or setting up new children's homes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £55,000-£70,000 (depending on experience).
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to build your own team and shape your own home.
• Professional development and leadership training.