Registered Manager - Children’s 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.

Your Role

As Registered Manager, you will take full operational and regulatory responsibility for the home — leading it through its pre-registration phase with Ofsted, through to launch and ongoing delivery of high-quality care.

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