Registered Manager
| Posting date: | 02 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £55,000 to £65,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | Slough, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Five Aspen Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RM1 |
Summary
The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead Oaktree House, a newly established 2-bed children’s home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) located in Slough.
This role is ideal for:
• An experienced Registered Manager seeking a supportive, values-driven organisation, or
• A Deputy Manager with the right experience, ambition, and leadership qualities who is ready to step up with full organisational support.
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The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for:
• The day-to-day management of the home
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Leading, developing, and supporting a skilled staff team
• Ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
• Delivering high-quality, therapeutic care and positive outcomes
You will be supported by an experienced Responsible Individual and leadership team committed to excellence.
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Key Responsibilities
• Lead and embed a therapeutic, child-centred culture
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and outcomes tracking
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding practice
• Lead safer recruitment and staff development
• Ensure effective supervision, reflective practice, and performance management
• Develop strong working relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
• Lead on quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections confidently
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About You
We are looking for a leader who is:
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children
• Confident, reflective, and values-driven
• Calm, organised, and resilient
• Able to inspire trust in children, staff, and professionals
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning
Essential Requirements
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
(or working towards, with a clear completion plan)
• Significant experience working in children’s residential care
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirements
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
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Desirable
• Experience managing or deputising in a children’s home
• Experience working with EBD and trauma-impacted children
• DDP / PACE or trauma-informed training
• Experience leading services through Ofsted inspections
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and regulatory compliance
What We Offer
• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Supportive and visible leadership
• Opportunity to shape and develop a new service
• Strong governance and compliance support
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Reflective supervision and leadership development
• A values-led organisation committed to doing things the right way
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Application Process
To apply, please submit:
• A completed application form
• A supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include:
• Competency-based questions
• Values-based scenarios
• A discussion about leadership, safeguarding, and quality
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Equality & Safeguarding
Five Aspen Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment processes.
We are seeking an exceptional Registered Manager to lead Oaktree House, a newly established 2-bed children’s home supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) located in Slough.
This role is ideal for:
• An experienced Registered Manager seeking a supportive, values-driven organisation, or
• A Deputy Manager with the right experience, ambition, and leadership qualities who is ready to step up with full organisational support.
⸻
The Role
As Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for:
• The day-to-day management of the home
• Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Leading, developing, and supporting a skilled staff team
• Ensuring compliance with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
• Delivering high-quality, therapeutic care and positive outcomes
You will be supported by an experienced Responsible Individual and leadership team committed to excellence.
⸻
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and embed a therapeutic, child-centred culture
• Ensure the home meets and exceeds Ofsted regulatory requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk management, and outcomes tracking
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding practice
• Lead safer recruitment and staff development
• Ensure effective supervision, reflective practice, and performance management
• Develop strong working relationships with local authorities and partner agencies
• Lead on quality assurance, audits, and continuous improvement
• Prepare for and manage Ofsted inspections confidently
⸻
About You
We are looking for a leader who is:
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children
• Confident, reflective, and values-driven
• Calm, organised, and resilient
• Able to inspire trust in children, staff, and professionals
• Committed to continuous improvement and learning
Essential Requirements
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
(or working towards, with a clear completion plan)
• Significant experience working in children’s residential care
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and practice
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Ability to meet Ofsted Registered Manager suitability requirements
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)
⸻
Desirable
• Experience managing or deputising in a children’s home
• Experience working with EBD and trauma-impacted children
• DDP / PACE or trauma-informed training
• Experience leading services through Ofsted inspections
• Strong understanding of quality assurance and regulatory compliance
What We Offer
• Competitive salary reflective of experience
• Supportive and visible leadership
• Opportunity to shape and develop a new service
• Strong governance and compliance support
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
• Reflective supervision and leadership development
• A values-led organisation committed to doing things the right way
⸻
Application Process
To apply, please submit:
• A completed application form
• A supporting statement outlining your experience and suitability
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview, which will include:
• Competency-based questions
• Values-based scenarios
• A discussion about leadership, safeguarding, and quality
⸻
Equality & Safeguarding
Five Aspen Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and safer recruitment processes.
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