Children’s Registered Manager

Position: Children’s Home Registered Manager
Children’s Home Registered Manager – EBD & LD

Cannock, Staffordshire

£50,000 – £65,000 per year (DOE)

Permanent | Full-Time

Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Transform Young Lives.

Are you an experienced Registered Manager ready to lead a well-established children’s home and make a lasting difference?

Balfor Recruitment is proud to be working with a stable and nurturing 3-bed residential home supporting children and young people aged 5–17 with Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). With a committed and experienced team already in place, this is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, child-focused leader to drive excellence and shape positive futures.

If you are passionate about therapeutic care, high standards, and creating safe, structured environments where young people can truly thrive — this role is for you.

As the Registered Manager of the home, you will:

* Hold and maintain Ofsted registration, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.

* Provide strong, visible leadership that inspires and motivates your team

* Create and oversee high-quality, person-centred care plans tailored to each child.

* Promote a therapeutic, outcome-focused culture across the home.

* Drive continuous improvement and strive for excellence in care delivery.

* Ensure safeguarding, health & safety, and risk management standards are always upheld.

* Work collaboratively with external professionals, families, and agencies.

This is your opportunity to take ownership of a home with strong foundations and build on its success.

We are seeking a confident and experienced Registered Manager who brings:

* Recent experience as a Registered Manager in a children’s residential setting.

* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

* Strong experience supporting children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities.

* Minimum 2 years’ experience managing and developing residential care teams.

* Up-to-date knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.

* A proven track record of achieving at least a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating within the last 2 years.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

* Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

* Enhanced DBS.

What’s in It for You?

* Competitive salary of £50,000 – £60,000 per year (depending on experience).

* A stable, experienced team ready to support your leadership.

* The opportunity to truly shape and develop a children’s home.

* Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

* Full interview preparation and guidance throughout the process.

* The chance to make a genuine, life-changing impact on vulnerable young people.

Why Partner with Balfor Recruitment?

We specialise in placing experienced care professionals into leadership roles where they can thrive and make meaningful change. We understand the sector and are committed to supporting you every step of the way — from application through to appointment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to lead with passion, purpose, and professionalism, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV Or call and ask for Cecile for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity