Dual Children's Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £3,000 per home

Supportive senior leadership team

Opportunity to shape therapeutic services

Job summary

Purosearch is seeking a Dual Registered Manager for therapeutic children's residential homes in Walsall. The role involves managing two neighbouring homes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and driving high standards of care for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The ideal candidate will possess a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, previous management experience in residential settings, and a Full UK Driving Licence. A competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum plus annual bonuses is offered, with a Monday to Friday working pattern.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential settings.
• Completed Ofsted registration and passing a Fit Person Interview.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a supervisory position in residential childcare.

Responsibilities

• Oversee leadership and regulatory compliance of two therapeutic homes.
• Ensure operations meet Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Provide leadership and development support to Deputy Managers.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Performance management

Working with children and young people

Knowledge of EBD

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Management

Job description

Dual Registered Manager Therapeutic Children s Residential Homes

Location: Walsall (WS2 Area)

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum + Annual Bonus Scheme

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Working pattern: Monday to Friday working pattern with shared on-call responsibilities across the senior management team

Will be covering two, two bed EBD homes

Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum upon successful Ofsted registration
• Annual bonus of up to £3,000 per home, subject to performance criteria
• Opportunity to lead and shape two therapeutic residential services supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)
• Dedicated Deputy Manager in each home, providing operational support across both services
• Supportive senior leadership team and collaborative management structure
• Established therapeutic care model focused on achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
• Monday to Friday working pattern with shared on-call responsibilities across the senior management team

Successful Applicant

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within a children's residential setting
• Must have successfully completed Ofsted registration previously and be capable of passing a Fit Person Interview
• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or Level 5 Diploma in Children, Young People and Families Management
• At least 2 years' experience in a supervisory or management position within residential childcare
• Strong leadership, staff development, and performance management experience
• Previous experience working with children and young people within residential childcare settings is essential
• Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) would be highly advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence required
• Confident leading multiple teams and driving service improvement across more than one home

Role & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership, management, and regulatory compliance of two neighbouring 2-bed therapeutic children's homes
• Ensure both homes operate in line with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and Ofsted requirements
• Provide leadership, guidance, and development support to the Deputy Managers within each service, helping them grow in their roles
• Drive outstanding standards of care, safeguarding, and positive outcomes for children and young people
• Monitor quality assurance processes, care planning, staffing, and service performance across both homes
• Lead recruitment, supervision, appraisal, and professional development of residential staff teams
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, external professionals, and other key stakeholders
• Support both homes in achieving and maintaining strong Ofsted outcomes and continuous improvement
• Participate in the senior management on-call rota, providing emergency out-of-hours support approximately one week in every five
• Work Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm, with flexibility to work additional hours where required to meet the needs of the services