Children's Home Registered Manager in Slough, Berkshire

Registered Manager – Solo Children’s Residential Home

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates) + performance bonuses

Location: Slough

Employment Type: Full‑time, permanent

We are recruiting an experienced, previously Ofsted‑registered Registered Manager to lead a solo‑occupancy children’s residential home in Slough. This role is only suitable for managers who have already held registration and achieved minimum Good ratings within children’s residential care.

This is a chance to take ownership of a high‑quality solo provision, supported by a values‑driven organisation with strong compliance, trauma‑informed practice, and a genuinely supportive senior leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide full operational leadership of a solo children’s home

• Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Ofsted expectations

• Lead, supervise, and develop staff through coaching, reflective practice, and professional accountability

• Oversee care planning, risk management, incident reporting, and quality assurance

• Build positive, trauma‑informed relationships with children to promote stability and safety

• Work collaboratively with local authorities, social workers, and external professionals

• Ensure high standards of documentation, reporting, and regulatory readiness

• Drive continuous improvement and maintain a positive, child‑centred culture

Essential Requirements

• Previously registered as a Registered Manager

• Minimum Ofsted rating: Good (Outstanding desirable)

• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance

• Confident leadership style with the ability to motivate, support, and challenge staff

• Calm, professional decision‑making and resilience in complex situations

• Passion for child‑centred, trauma‑informed practice

• Level 3 Residential Childcare essential; Level 5 preferred or willingness to work towards it

What’s on Offer

• £60,000–£70,000 (higher negotiable for exceptional experience)

• Performance bonuses

• Supportive senior leadership and strong professional development pathways

• Opportunity to lead and shape a high‑quality solo provision

If you’re an experienced Registered Manager with a proven track record and a passion for delivering exceptional care, we’d love to speak with you.