Children's Home Manager

Medico Partners Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading child care organization in Wolverhampton is seeking a seasoned professional to manage day-to-day operations in residential services for children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in residential childcare and a Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive work environment focused on continuous improvement.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance

Company pension

Regular team-building events

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting.
• At least 1 year experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations across both residential services.
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations.
• Act as the Registered Manager for both homes.

Skills

Crisis Management

Pain Management

Developmental Disabilities Experience

Employee Evaluation

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Location : Wolverhampton

Salary : (Dependent on Experience)

Bonus : Performance & KPI-Based Bonus Scheme

Services : Solo and 2-Bed Residential Childrens Homes

Client Group : Children & Young People (Ages 817) with Complex Needs

Tasks

• Manage day-to-day operations across both residential services
• Provide strong trauma‑informed leadership to care teams
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted Childrens Homes Regulations and safeguarding legislation
• Develop and maintain staff rotas budgets supervisions and care planning
• Lead on quality assurance audits and service improvement
• Act as the Registered Manager for both homes (full support provided)
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement staff development and therapeutic care

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting
• At least 1 year experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• Strong working knowledge of :
• Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
• Children Act 1989
• Safeguarding legislation
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing and able to undergo the Ofsted registration process (full support provided)
• Enhanced DBS check
• Six‑month probation period
• Right to work in the UK we do not offer sponsorship
• Valid British passport
• Share Code Right to work (if not a British passport holder)

Benefits

Competitive salary : (based on experience)

Annual bonus scheme & performance recognition

Vitality Health Insurance for wellbeing and peace of mind

Clear progression routes into senior operational leadership

Supportive management and shared on‑call rota

Regular team‑building and staff appreciation events

Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional growth

Company pension and statutory holiday entitlement

Apply now and start your journey with a forward‑thinking organisation dedicated to changing lives for the better.

Key Skills

• Crisis Management
• Pain Management
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• Employee Evaluation