Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home in Hayes

The Registered Manager will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and regulatory compliance of a children’s residential home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)<\/b>. The role requires a highly experienced, resilient and Child -first leader who can deliver safe, therapeutic and consistent care<\/b> in line with statutory requirements and best practice.
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The post holder will ensure the home consistently delivers outcomes that meet or exceed the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015<\/b>, the Quality Standards<\/b>, and Ofsted expectations<\/b>, while maintaining a stable, nurturing and structured environment for children with complex needs and trauma histories.
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Key Responsibilities<\/b>
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Leadership and Culture<\/b>
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• Provide strong, consistent leadership that models calm, trauma -informed and authoritative practice.
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• Embed a therapeutic, relational and boundary -conscious approach to managing behaviour and supporting emotional regulation.
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• Develop and sustain a stable, motivated and skilled staff team capable of supporting children with high levels of need.
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• Uphold and promote the home’s Statement of Purpose, values and ethos at all times.
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  Safeguarding and Risk Management<\/b>
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  • Hold overall accountability for safeguarding practice within the home.
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  • Ensure robust behaviour support plans, risk assessments and strategies are in place and consistently implemented.
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  • Respond appropriately to incidents, restraints, missing episodes and safeguarding concerns, ensuring lessons learned are embedded.
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  • Maintain effective relationships with Local Authority safeguarding teams and partner agencies.
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    Regulatory Compliance and Ofsted<\/b>
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    • Be the named Ofsted Registered Manager<\/b> for the home and maintain registration at all times.
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    • Ensure the home is inspection -ready at all times and consistently achieves Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes<\/b>.
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    • Lead and coordinate all Ofsted inspections, responding to recommendations and action plans effectively.
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    • Ensure compliance with Regulations 44 and 45, audits, quality assurance processes and record keeping.
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      Care Planning and Outcomes<\/b>
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      • Ensure robust, child -centred placement planning tailored to the emotional and behavioural needs of each young person.
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      • Promote stability, positive routines and structured boundaries while supporting emotional development and resilience.
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      • Work proactively with social workers, IROs, therapeutic services, education providers and families.
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      • Champion education, emotional wellbeing, independence and preparation for adulthood.
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        Staff Management and Development<\/b>
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        • Lead on recruitment, induction, supervision and appraisal in line with safer recruitment standards.
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        • Ensure staff are trained and competent in trauma -informed practice, behaviour management, de -escalation and safeguarding.
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        • Provide consistent managerial oversight, reflective supervision and support following incidents.
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        • Address performance issues decisively while maintaining a supportive and development -focused culture.
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          Operational and Financial Management<\/b>
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          • Manage the home’s budget, staffing levels and resources responsibly.
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          • Oversee rotas to ensure safe staffing levels and continuity of care.
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          • Liaise with commissioners regarding referrals, matching and occupancy.
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          • Ensure the home environment remains safe, homely and well maintained.
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            On -Call and Incident Oversight<\/b>
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            • Participate in a senior on -call rota and provide out -of -hours management support.
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            • Lead post -incident reviews, ensuring learning and risk mitigation strategies are embedded.
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              Requirements<\/h3>Essential – Non -Negotiable Requirements<\/b><\/p>Currently or previously Ofsted -registered as a Registered Manager<\/b> of a children’s residential home.<\/li>Minimum most recent Ofsted rating of “Good”<\/b> as a Registered Manager.<\/li>No unresolved safeguarding referrals or substantiated allegations<\/b> made to any Local Authority, LADO or regulatory body in the last 6 months.<\/li>Eligible to be registered (or re -registered) with Ofsted without restrictions.<\/li><\/ul>Qualifications<\/b><\/p>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) (mandatory)<\/b>.<\/li><\/ul>Experience<\/b><\/p>Experience managing or deputising in a children’s EBD residential setting.<\/li>Proven experience supporting children with trauma, attachment difficulties and complex emotional needs.<\/li>Evidence of successfully leading teams through challenging placements, behavioural incidents and regulatory scrutiny.<\/li>Experience of maintaining compliance and delivering positive inspection outcomes.<\/li><\/ul>Knowledge and Skills<\/b><\/p>Expert knowledge of:<\/li>Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards<\/li>Safeguarding legislation and procedures<\/li>Behaviour management, de -escalation and therapeutic practice<\/li>Trauma -informed and attachment -led care models<\/li><\/ul>Strong leadership, decision -making and organisational skills.<\/li>Ability to manage high -pressure situations calmly and professionally.<\/li>Excellent written and verbal communication.<\/li>Competent IT skills and confidence with care recording and monitoring systems.<\/li><\/ul>Personal Attributes<\/b><\/p>Emotionally resilient, calm and authoritative.<\/li>Strong moral compass and child -focused values.<\/li>Confident leader who can hold professional boundaries while remaining relational.<\/li>Reflective, accountable and outcome driven.<\/li>Able to challenge appropriately while maintaining strong partnerships with Local Authorities.<\/li><\/ul>Other Requirements<\/b><\/p>Enhanced DBS check on the Children’s Workforce Barred List.<\/li>Willingness to work flexibly, including evenings, weekends and on -call duties.<\/li>Full UK driving licence.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/span>Benefits<\/h3>Highly Competitive Salary<\/b><\/li>Reflective of experience, regulatory track record and Ofsted rating.<\/li><\/ul>Stability and Quality -Focused Service<\/b><\/li>Well -resourced EBD home with realistic staffing levels and manageable occupancy.<\/li>Provider committed to quality over volume and regulatory excellence.<\/li><\/ul>Professional Autonomy and Support<\/b><\/li>Direct access to the Responsible Individual and senior leadership.<\/li>Your professional judgement is trusted and respected.<\/li>Support during inspections, audits and regulatory processes.<\/li><\/ul>Career Development<\/b><\/li>Opportunities to progress into senior operational or regional management roles.<\/li>Funded specialist training aligned to EBD and trauma -informed care.<\/li><\/ul>Wellbeing and Recognition<\/b><\/li>Structured on -call rota to support work–life balance.<\/li>Generous annual leave entitlement.<\/li>Pension scheme and additional benefits.<\/li><\/ul><\/ul><\/div><\/span>