Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Bonus: KPI and occupancy bonuses

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is recruiting a Registered Manager for a 3-bed EBD children's home in Wolverhampton. You will lead day-to-day operations, safeguarding, and care planning to sustain a Good Ofsted rating.

You will develop the staff team, promote high standards of care, and drive continuous improvement in a therapeutic, child-centred environment to ensure positive outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Experience as Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Understanding Ofsted requirements and safeguarding.
• Leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the 3-bed EBD home.
• Maintain Good Ofsted rating and regulatory compliance.
• Lead staff, ensure safeguarding and care planning.
• Provide leadership in a therapeutic, child-centred environment.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Therapeutic approach

Residential care

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £55,000 basic
Location: Wolverhampton, WV10
Home Size: 3 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• £2,000 quarterly occupancy bonus
• Additional £1,000 annual KPI bonus
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increases by 1 day for every year of service
• Paid birthday day off
• Strong senior management team, including two Responsible Individuals
• Opportunity to work within a Good Ofsted-rated home
• Supportive environment with a focus on therapeutic care

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care — applications from Deputies looking to step up will not be considered
• At least 6–9 months' experience following completion of the Ofsted registration process
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and children's home regulations
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD
• Previous therapeutic experience is desirable
• Alternatively, a genuine interest in developing within a therapeutic children's home setting
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to lead and develop a residential childcare team
• Passion for delivering high-quality, child-centred care and positive outcomes

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the 3-bed EBD children's home
• Maintain the home's Good Ofsted rating and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance
• Lead and develop the staff team, promoting high standards of care and professional practice
• Ensure safeguarding, risk management and care planning are consistently maintained
• Provide effective leadership within a therapeutic and child-centred environment
• Ensure children receive individualised care that meets their needs and promotes positive outcomes
• Oversee staffing, rotas, performance, supervision and team development
• Maintain strong quality assurance and compliance across the home
• Build positive relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Work closely with the two Responsible Individuals and wider senior management team
• Support occupancy and placement planning while ensuring placements remain appropriate to the home's Statement of Purpose
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain high standards across the service
• Promote a positive, nurturing and therapeutic environment for children and young people