Children's Residential Home Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Sandwell, West Midlands. You will ensure high standards of care, safety and regulatory compliance while developing a therapeutic, person-centred environment.

You will coach and supervise a skilled team, forge strong partnerships with families and professionals, and drive plans to support education, health and independence for young people.

Qualifications

• Leadership and strategic oversight of a children's residential service.
• Strong safeguarding and risk management experience.
• Ability to implement person-centred approaches and Positive Behavior Support.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management ensuring Ofsted, CQC compliance, and policy adherence.
• Develop safe, therapeutic, person-centred environment to support independence and outcomes.
• Coach and supervise staff, providing ongoing professional development.
• Create and review individualised care and support plans for each young person.
• Build partnerships with families, local authorities and professionals.
• Oversee safeguarding, quality assurance, governance, and risk across the service.
• Support education, health, and readiness for adulthood.
• Promote life skills, activities and community engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff development

Risk management

Safeguarding

Trauma-informed care

Positive Behavior Support

Decision making

Team building

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to manage a children’s residential home based in Sandwell, West Midlands. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Ofsted Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and company policies
• Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, therapeutic, and person-centred environment that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a skilled staff team through effective supervision, coaching, and continuous professional development
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing individualised care and support plans that meet each young person's needs and aspirations
• Building effective partnerships with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals, education providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, governance, and risk management across the service
• Supporting young people's education, employment, health, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood
• Promoting meaningful activities, life skills, community engagement, and positive experiences that enhance independence and confidence

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or experienced Service Manager within a complex children's residential, transitional, or supported living service
• Demonstrable experience supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs
• Proven experience managing services supporting young people who present with high-risk behaviours, including self-harm, aggression, emotional dysregulation, safeguarding concerns, and complex risk management
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop resilient, high-performing teams capable of supporting young people with complex presentations

To be considered for this position you must hold a recognised qualification in childcare or early year’s education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare

The successful Ofsted Registered Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Company pension