Registered Manager

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead our Children's Residential Home in Bloxwich . This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional with a strong understanding of children's residential care to take ownership of a service and make a real difference to the lives of young people.

As the Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and support are delivered. You will lead from the front, creating a positive culture for both young people and staff while driving excellent outcomes.

For exceptional candidates with the capacity and experience to oversee multiple services, there is an opportunity to manage two homes , attracting an increased salary package of £65,000 per annum .

We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running, understands regulatory requirements, and is committed to providing outstanding care and support to children and young people.

• Managing a Children's Residential Home supporting young people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Regulations.
• Promoting positive outcomes and helping young people achieve their full potential.
• Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of residential staff.
• Managing recruitment, supervision, performance management, and staff development.
• Completing care planning, risk assessments, and placement matching processes.
• Building strong relationships with social workers, families, and external professionals.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and child protection.
• Monitoring service performance and driving continuous improvement.
• Managing budgets and ensuring effective resource allocation.
• Being part of the on-call management rota.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working within a Children's Residential Care setting in a management capacity within the last 5 years.
• Experience meeting Ofsted Registered Manager requirements.
• Previous experience of holding, or working towards, registration with Ofsted.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and children's residential care regulations.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff teams.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (desirable).
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
• A caring, resilient, and child-focused approach.
• Understanding that children's residential care is not a standard 9-5 role and flexibility is required.

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