Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home (EBD)

Location:

Walsall

Salary: £55,000-£60,000 per annum (DOE), plus performance-related package (details discussed at shortlist stage)

Contract:

Permanent, Full-Time

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Registered Manager to lead the launch of a brand-new 2-bed children's residential home in Walsall, supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an exciting opportunity to establish a high-quality service from the ground up, leading the home through Ofsted registration and the initial inspection, recruiting and developing a committed staff team, and creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive.

• Lead the home through Ofsted registration and the first inspection.
• Ensure full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing residential care team.
• Promote a child-centred, trauma-informed culture that delivers positive outcomes.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk management, and behaviour support.
• Monitor quality assurance systems, including Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes.
• Manage budgets, staffing, rotas, and occupancy in line with organisational objectives.
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, Ofsted, families, and external professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve and maintain a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

• Current Ofsted Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress into registration.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding, Regulation 44/45 processes, and safer recruitment.
• Proven leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to commute to Walsall.

• Demonstrable contribution to achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
• Experience opening or developing new children's residential services.
• Knowledge of therapeutic and trauma-informed models of care.

• Competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 (dependent on experience).
• Performance-related package (details discussed during the recruitment process).
• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new children's home from its inception.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Supportive leadership and the opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

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