Childrens Residential Home Manager

TipTopJob; Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Referral programme

Job summary

TipTopJob is recruiting an Ofsted Registered Manager for a children’s residential home in Walsall, West Midlands. The role requires leading day-to-day operations, ensuring safeguarding, governance and high-quality care for young people with complex needs.

You will develop care plans, mentor staff, and build partnerships with families, local authorities and health professionals. A competitive salary is offered with benefits and a permanent, full-time arrangement on day shifts.

Qualifications

• Qualified in childcare or early years education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare is essential.
• Experience as Ofsted Registered Manager or senior leadership in a complex children’s residential setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of the home ensuring compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
• Create a safe, nurturing, therapeutic environment promoting independence and positive outcomes.
• Lead and develop the staff team through supervision, coaching and CPD.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Decision making

Team building

Mentoring

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 childrens residential home based in Walsalll, 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 persons 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 peoples 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 childrens 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 years 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 GBP55,000 : GBP80,000 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:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On:site parking
• Referral programme + much more

Reference ID: 7445