Children's Home Registered Manager

High5 Recruitment Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in children’s services is looking for a Children's Home Registered Manager to launch and manage a new three-bedroom children's home in Shropshire. You will have the opportunity to create a nurturing, therapeutic environment for young people while driving high standards of care, plus benefits like performance bonuses and 28 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates must hold a Level 5 Diploma and have substantial managerial experience in children’s residential care.

Benefits

Performance-based bonuses

28 days annual leave increasing with service

Access to in-house counselling

Pension contributions

Retail discounts (Blue Light Card)

Support for professional development

Qualifications

• Must hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People’s Residential Management).
• Substantial managerial experience within children’s residential care (minimum two years).
• Proven ability to drive and maintain high standards, with a history of achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgments.
• Comprehensive understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage a brand-new, three-bedroom children’s home.
• Shape the culture and build your own team.
• Implement a vision of therapeutic, trauma-informed care.
• Create a safe and nurturing environment for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Child protection legislation

Team building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager Required for a Brand New Children's EBD Home in Shropshire.

Up to £55,000 + Performance Bonuses

We are seeking a lead to launch and manage a brand-new, three-bedroom children’s home. This is a chance to shape the culture, build your own team, and implement your vision of truly therapeutic, trauma‑informed care from the ground up.

If you are passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and successful "home‑from‑home" environment for young people, this is your opportunity to achieve an Outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Must hold the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People’s Residential Management).
• Substantial managerial experience within children’s residential care (minimum two years).
• Proven ability to drive and maintain high standards, evidenced by a history of achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgments under your direct registration.
• Comprehensive understanding of Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards 2015, and related child protection legislation.

Benefits & Support

• Full backing from the Responsible Individual and Director in a close‑knit, supportive team structure.
• You will be fully supported by our Responsible Individual, who is a with a proven history of achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted judgments under their direct registration.
• Performance-based bonuses for ‘Good’ and ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspections and full occupancy.
• 28 days annual leave (increasing to 33 days with service) plus your birthday off!
• Access to in‑house counselling, pension, retail discounts (Blue Light Card), and support for professional development.

If you would like to express your interest in this new children’s residential provider, please call me on 07516 020554 or submit your CV.

Thank you,
Sharon T