Children's Home Registered Manager

Children’s Registered Home Manager

Location:

Walsall

Highly competitive salary - up to £55,000 with bonus scheme in place

• Salary of £50,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial performance bonus
• Eligibility to join the company Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive Management Development Training Programme
• Ongoing professional development through a dedicated Leadership Academy
• Access to structured leadership development focused on core behavioural and management skills
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing support initiatives
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team reward incentives, including discounted restaurants and family days out
• Long service recognition awards
• Competitive pension scheme and wider employee benefits

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in residential care
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to commence within 6 months of appointment)
• Strong understanding of The Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, SCCIF, and wider childcare legislation
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties, including trauma-informed practice
• Strong leadership skills with experience in planning, organisation, and team management
  
  Knowledge of budget management, resource allocation, and operational oversight
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Full UK driving licence

• Lead and manage a 5-bed Ofsted-registered children’s complex care home supporting children aged 5–12
• Ensure each young person has a comprehensive, individualised care plan covering emotional, educational, social, health, and developmental needs
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing staff team, ensuring strong induction, supervision, and ongoing development
• Promote a culture of participation, ensuring children are actively involved in decisions about their care
• Allocate Key Workers and ensure effective delivery of care plans
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements, including National Minimum Standards and the Home’s Statement of Purpose
• Take responsibility for safeguarding, complaints, and child protection matters, ensuring appropriate escalation and resolution
• Build strong working relationships with external professionals, including social workers, families, and multi-agency partners
• Attend and contribute to care planning meetings, reviews, and professional discussions
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for all children
• Ensure effective financial and operational management of the home in line with budget expectations

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on or send your CV for immediate consideration to