Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 (DOE)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a well-established 3-bed EBD (Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties) children's home based in Wolverhampton. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and compliant manager who is either already Ofsted-registered or has strong leadership experience in a regulated setting.

This role is ideal for someone who is committed to delivering high standards of care, improving outcomes for young people, and leading from the front.

Key Responsibilities:

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Oversee the daily running of the children's home in line with Ofsted regulations, legislation, and the home's Statement of Purpose.

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Provide strong leadership and support to staff, ensuring a safe, therapeutic, and nurturing environment.

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Take full responsibility for the home's compliance, safeguarding, and inspection readiness.

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Manage staff performance, training, and development, ensuring the team delivers consistently high levels of care.

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Maintain effective relationships with local authorities, families, external agencies, and other professionals.

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Ensure robust care planning, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies are in place and followed.

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Work in partnership with senior leadership to meet occupancy targets and maintain the home's reputation for quality care.

Requirements:

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Must have previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children's residential setting.

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Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).

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Must hold Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).

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Proven experience working with young people with EBD and challenging behaviours.

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Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.

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Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills.

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Able to lead by example, inspire staff, and uphold a child-centred approach.

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Driver with access to a vehicle is desirable.

The Offer:

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Salary of £45,000 to £55,000, depending on experience.

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Performance-based bonuses and potential for career development.

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Supportive senior leadership team and ongoing training opportunities.

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Opportunity to make a genuine impact on children's lives in a well-resourced home.

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Autonomy and trust to run your home your way, with full support.

About the Home and Provider:

This 3-bed home specialises in supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The provider is committed to delivering child-centred care with a focus on stability, development, and positive outcomes. The home is staffed with experienced professionals and is looking for a leader who can maintain high standards while driving improvements.

Ready to Apply?

If you're an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy looking for your next challengeand you're passionate about improving the lives of young people we want to hear from you