Registered Manager (RM) - Children's Residential Homes - #2191519

Registered Manager Roles - Children's Residential Homes | Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Dudley

We are currently recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's residential home supporting young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional who is passionate about providing outstanding care, developing a strong staff team and creating a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

We are looking for a confident, motivated and committed Registered Manager who can take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home, lead by example and ensure the service consistently meets Ofsted requirements and regulatory standard Registered Manager Roles - Children's Residential Homes | Birmingham, Wolverhampton & Dudley

We are currently recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead and manage a children's residential home supporting young people with Learning Disabilities (LD) and Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).s.

The home supports children and young people with a range of complex needs, including learning disabilities, emotional and behavioural difficulties and backgrounds of trauma. We need someone who understands that positive outcomes come from consistency, strong relationships, effective leadership and genuinely child-centred care.

Taking overall responsibility for the management and operation of the children's home

Recruiting, leading, motivating and developing a strong residential team

Ensuring children receive high-quality, individualised and trauma-informed care

Understanding and managing the needs of young people with LD, EBD and complex behavioural needs

Maintaining excellent safeguarding standards and ensuring children are protected from harm

Ensuring care plans, risk assessments and placement plans are accurate, effective and regularly reviewed

Maintaining compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards

Preparing for Ofsted inspections and ensuring the home maintains high standards of care

Monitoring outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing development plans

Building positive working relationships with families, social workers, local authorities and external professionals

Ensuring children's wishes, feelings and experiences are heard and reflected in their care

Managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints and allegations appropriately

Providing staff supervision, appraisals, training and ongoing professional development

Managing staffing levels, rotas, budgets and the overall running of the service

Creating a positive team culture built on accountability, consistency, compassion and high expectations

• Holds a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or an accepted equivalent).

• Has previous experience managing or leading a children's residential home.

• Meets the relevant Ofsted requirements to be registered as a Children's Home Registered Manager.

• Has a strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.

• Has experience supporting children with LD, EBD, trauma and complex needs.

• Has a proven ability to lead, manage and develop residential childcare teams.

• Understands safeguarding, risk management, behaviour support and care planning.

• Is confident managing Ofsted inspections, compliance and quality assurance.

• Is organised, resilient, proactive and able to make effective decisions under pressure.

• Leads by example and is passionate about improving the lives of vulnerable children.

Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Dudley & surrounding areas

Children's residential homes - LD / EBD

Registered Manager position

Long-term / permanent opportunities

Driver essential due to rural location

Flexibility required, including occasional on-call responsibilities

Supportive senior management and leadership team

Competitive salary and great working package

If you are an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge, or a strong Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into management, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who can build more than just a successful service - someone who can create a home where children feel safe, staff feel supported, standards remain high and young people are given every opportunity to achieve their potential.