Ofsted Registered Manager

Ofsted Registered Manager Children's Residential Home

?? Location: Walsall, WS4
?? Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
?? Start Date: ASAP

Registered Children's Home Manager Brand New 3-Bed EBD Home

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people while taking the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Ofsted Registered Manager to lead our brand-new, fully furnished 3-bed EBD Children's Residential Home in Walsall.

This is an exciting opportunity to establish and shape a new service from the ground up, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive. You will play a key role in developing the home's culture, building a strong team, and delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
• Lead quality assurance processes, including Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 requirements, audits, action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and children's outcomes.
• Develop and implement care programmes that support children's emotional, educational, physical, and social development.
• Recruit, induct, supervise, mentor, and develop staff to deliver exceptional care.
• Ensure staffing levels, training compliance, and best practice standards are maintained.
• Build positive relationships with families, social workers, local authorities, and external professionals.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
• Promote safeguarding and child-centred practice at all times.
• Represent the home professionally in multi-agency meetings and partnership forums.

Essential Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Recognised childcare qualification relevant to residential childcare.
• Minimum 2 years' experience within a residential childcare setting.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a management or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and residential childcare standards.
• Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team.
• Commitment to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Benefits

? Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000

? £1,500 - £2,500 Sign-On Bonus

? Quarterly KPI Performance Bonuses

? Team Reward Allowance

? Cycle to Work Scheme

? Employee Wellbeing Programme

? Ongoing Training and Professional Development

? Career Progression Opportunities

? Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with service)

? Refer-a-Friend Scheme:

• Residential Support Workers: £250
• Senior Support Workers
• Team Leaders
• Deputy Managers: Up to £1,000

Why Join Us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new residential service and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll have the autonomy to shape the home, develop a high-performing team, and build a service that delivers exceptional care and outcomes.

If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

?? For more information or to apply, contact us today.

JBRP1_UKTJ