Solo Children's Home Manager – Ofsted-Ready

Luna Recruitment Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Luna Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a solo-occupancy children’s residential home in Slough. You will deliver safeguarding, ensure regulatory compliance and drive a child-centred culture.

The role requires prior Ofsted registration, a minimum Good rating, and leadership excellence to develop staff and maintain high-quality care with trauma-informed practice.

Qualifications

• Previously registered as a Registered Manager.
• Minimum Ofsted rating: Good (Outstanding desirable).
• Strong safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance knowledge.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Coaching

Trauma-informed practice

Decision-making

Resilience

Child-centred approach

Education

Level 3 Residential Childcare

Level 5 Residential Childcare

Willingness to attain Level 5

Job description

Luna Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a solo-occupancy children’s residential home in Slough. You will deliver safeguarding, ensure regulatory compliance and drive a child-centred culture.

The role requires prior Ofsted registration, a minimum Good rating, and leadership excellence to develop staff and maintain high-quality care with trauma-informed practice.