Dual Registered Manager: Children

Overview

Dual Registered Children's Home Manager

Wolverhampton | Up to £70,000 + Bonus | Solo & 2‑Bed Homes

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead and inspire both a solo and a 2‑bed children's residential home supporting young people aged 8-17 with complex emotional, behavioural and learning needs. This is an exceptional opportunity for a confident, resilient leader ready to excel as a Dual Registered Manager and shape outstanding care environments.

The ideal Registered Manager will be a proactive, child‑centred professional with the ability to drive high‑quality practice, develop strong staff teams, and achieve exceptional outcomes for young people. As the Ofsted Registered Manager for both settings, you will champion trauma‑informed approaches and maintain full compliance across all regulatory areas.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations across both homes as the Registered Manager
• Provide leadership, supervision, and development for staff teams
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted expectations, and safeguarding frameworks
• Promote a trauma‑informed, child‑centred approach throughout the homes
• Oversee budgets, staffing rotas, and service development
• Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for both sites

• Salary up to £70,000 (DOE)
• Performance & KPI bonus scheme
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Clear progression routes into senior operational roles
• Supportive on‑call rota
• Company pension & statutory holiday entitlement
• Ongoing CPD and training investment
• Regular team and company events

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a residential childcare setting
• At least 1 year in a managerial or deputy managerial role (ideally as a Registered Manager or aspiring Registered Manager)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People) (or working towards)
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Children Act 1989, and safeguarding
• Experience supporting children with complex needs and crisis intervention
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Full UK driving licence

• Six‑month probation period
• Full Ofsted registration required — full support provided to become a successful Registered Manager