Children’s Registered Manager

Balfor Recruitment; Walsall; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a children's home in Walsall. The successful candidate will oversee care for young people aged 5–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties and Learning Disabilities. Responsibilities include maintaining Ofsted registration, leading staff, and ensuring high-quality care practices. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive staff team

Dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience as a Children's Home Registered Manager.
• Proven ability to support children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities.
• At least 2 years managing a residential staff team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Ofsted registration and quality standards.
• Lead and mentor the staff team.
• Oversee person-centred care planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Understanding of Ofsted regulations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Children’s Registered Manager – Established EBD & LD Children’s Home

Walsall

Full Time Permanent

Salary £55,000+

Balfor are seeking a passionate, dynamic, and experienced Registered Manager to lead an established children’s home supporting young people aged 5–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). The home is already open and currently supports three children, with a dedicated and settled staff team in place.

Role Overview

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standard of care and a nurturing environment for all young people. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining Ofsted registration and ensuring the home consistently meets all regulatory and quality standards.
• Leading, mentoring, and developing the staff team, promoting a positive, child-centred culture.
• Overseeing person-centred care planning, ensuring each young person receives tailored, therapeutic, and outcome-focused support.
• Driving continuous improvement across the service to ensure safe, high-quality practice.
• Providing strong, visible leadership, modelling best practice in the support of children with EBD and LD.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Recent experience as a Children’s Home Registered Manager.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven experience supporting children with EBD and/or Learning Disabilities in a residential setting.
• At least 2 years’ experience managing a residential staff team.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding, and multi‑agency working.
• A track record of achieving at least a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating within the last two years.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• An enhanced DBS.

Benefits

• Competitive salary £50,000–£60,000, depending on experience.
• A stable and supportive staff team already in place.
• A dedicated consultant to guide and support you throughout the recruitment process.
• Full interview preparation and ongoing support from application to placement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who is passionate about delivering exceptional care and ready to make a meaningful impact in a well‑established EBD & LD home.

If this sounds like the right role for you—or someone you know—apply today or call 0121 260 0002 and ask for Cecile.