Regional Support Manager

Regional Support Manager – Children’s Residential Services (Midlands)

Salary up to £60,000 per annum, quarterly bonus. Full‑time, permanent. Immediate start available.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Regional Support Manager to provide strategic and operational support across a portfolio of children’s residential homes. This role focuses on stabilising services, supporting Registered Managers, and driving quality and compliance improvements across the region.

• Provide hands‑on and strategic support to Registered Managers and staff teams
• Deliver parachute support to homes requiring additional leadership or stability
• Conduct audits, quality assurance checks, and action plans to drive improvement
• Provide coaching and mentoring to managers and teams
• Step in as interim leadership where services require additional support
• Ensure all homes operate in line with Ofsted regulations and safeguarding standards
• Identify risks early and implement effective service improvement strategies
• Support the development of safe, therapeutic, and child‑centred environments

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within children’s residential care
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and Children’s Home Standards
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent)
• Proven ability to support, coach, and develop Registered Managers and teams
• Experience delivering quality assurance, audits, and service improvements
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Desirable: understanding of trauma‑informed care and therapeutic practice
• Experience supporting homes through inspection or stabilisation periods

• Salary up to £60,000 per annum
• Quarterly bonus structure
• Senior leadership role with regional impact
• Opportunity to support and improve multiple services
• Supportive and forward‑thinking organisation