161 - Registered Manager — Children’s Residential Care

Join a growing children’s residential provider as Registered Manager overseeing two specialist three‑bed homes for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) in Slough .

The successful candidate will stabilise standards, lead improvements, and support planned expansion (additional homes anticipated).

There is a clear progression pathway toward regional/operations leadership for an ambitious manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Hold the statutory Registered Manager accountability for the quality, safety, and compliance of both homes.

• Lead, coach, and develop staff to deliver child‑centred, therapeutic care for children with EBD.

• Design and drive improvement plans to address regulatory findings and raise inspection ratings.

• Oversee admissions, placement matching, risk assessments, and care planning for 3‑bed homes.

• Maintain accurate records, notifications, and compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Manage budgets, staffing rotas, and resource allocation across homes.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with local authorities, safeguarding partners, and other stakeholders.

• Support new home registration activity and contribute to expansion planning.

• Mentor and prepare to step into a Regional/Operations Manager role within ~12 months, if appropriate.

Essential requirements:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager, or immediate readiness to register, in children’s residential care.

• Demonstrable experience managing services for children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.

• Track record in leading regulatory improvement work (e.g., addressing areas rated Requires Improvement).

• Strong leadership, people management, and performance‑management skills.

• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding, relevant legislation, and inspection frameworks.

• Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and multi‑site operations; flexible for on‑call duties.

• Eligible to register as a Registered Manager and willingness to undertake DBS and other statutory checks.

Desirable:

• Experience preparing homes for registration and opening new children’s homes.

• Previous experience progressing into regional or operations leadership roles.

• Leadership qualification (e.g., Level 5 Diploma or equivalent).

To apply, send your CV and a brief cover note outlining your Registered Manager and improvement experience to Blue Personnel — we’ll be in touch promptly