Children's Manager; Learning Disabilities

Position: Children's Manager (Learning Disabilities) (Permanent)
Registered Manager – Children’s Learning Disability Service
Near Wolverhampton
Salary from £50,000 per annum (competitive for the right candidate)

Children’s Residential Service
Claire at Amber Mace is recruiting on behalf of a forward-thinking care provider for a Registered Manager to lead a children’s learning disability home located close to Wolverhampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Manager, or a driven Deputy Manager ready to step up, to take ownership of a small, specialist service where quality of care is the priority.

About the Role:

You will play a key role in shaping a safe, nurturing, and structured environment for children with learning disabilities. Alongside ensuring full Ofsted compliance, you will lead a dedicated staff team and work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

Key Duties:

Overall leadership and management of the children’s residential service
Driving high standards of person-centred and values-led care
Ensuring safeguarding practices are embedded and effective
Managing Ofsted inspections and regulatory compliance
Recruiting, developing, and retaining a committed staff team
Building strong relationships with local authorities and external professionals

What We’re Looking For:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with children in an Ofsted-regulated setting
Experience supporting children with learning disabilities
Registered Manager experience or Deputy Manager experience with clear potential to progress
Confident, resilient, and child-focused leadership style
Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory frameworks
What’s on

Offer:

Salary from £50,000 per annum – competitive for the right candidate
Opportunity to lead a small, specialist children’s service
Supportive provider with a quality-driven approach
Clear opportunities for development and progression
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, call Claire at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your cv to (url removed)