Head a Brand‑New 2‑Bed EBD Children's Home

Delphi Care Solutions; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Brand-new 2-bed home

Build your own team

Strong leadership support

Voice in service development

Long-term progression

Visible impact from day one

Job summary

Delphi Care Solutions is seeking a Registered Manager for a brand-new 2-bed EBD home in North West London. You’ll lead from registration to a thriving service, with the autonomy to shape culture and build your team from scratch.

You’ll secure Ofsted registration, recruit and develop staff, and drive high safeguarding standards while building strong links with authorities. A genuine voice in service development and long-term progression awaits.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential childcare (or near completion)
• Strong knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
• Experience supporting young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties (EBD)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge
• Ambition, resilience and passion for positive outcomes

Responsibilities

• Securing Ofsted registration
• Recruiting and developing a high-quality staff team
• Creating a safe, nurturing and structured environment for young people
• Building relationships with local authorities and commissioners
• Driving occupancy
• Ensuring outstanding safeguarding standards
• Managing budgets, staffing and overall performance
• Leading the home towards a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

Skills

Leadership & Management

Safeguarding knowledge

Team development

EBD experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Delphi Care Solutions is seeking a Registered Manager for a brand-new 2-bed EBD home in North West London. You’ll lead from registration to a thriving service, with the autonomy to shape culture and build your team from scratch.

You’ll secure Ofsted registration, recruit and develop staff, and drive high safeguarding standards while building strong links with authorities. A genuine voice in service development and long-term progression awaits.