Dual Registered Manager – Children's Residential Homes

Care & Support Services; Cannock; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-funded Level 5 training

Induction with shadowing

Staff wellbeing focus

Employee Assistance Programme

Two homes to manage

Job summary

Care & Support Services in Cannock, Staffordshire is seeking a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two children's residential homes. The role focuses on leadership, safeguarding, and ensuring high-quality trauma-informed care for young people.

The post requires extensive experience in Ofsted-regulated settings, Level 3/5 Diplomas (or working toward them), and the ability to manage two homes with separate regulatory duties. A driving licence and UK right to work are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience in Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• Two years’ experience in a senior position within children's residential care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Level 5 Diploma or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership across two children's residential homes.
• Ensure high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop staff teams, including recruitment and supervision.
• Promote trauma-informed care using our PACE approach.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted.
• Lead quality assurance, audits, Regulation 44/45 reporting.
• Oversee staffing, rotas, budgets and resources.
• Build relationships with local authorities, social workers and families.
• Provide guidance and visible leadership during challenging situations.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership & people development

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Decision making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Dual Registered Manager – Children's Residential Care

Location: Cannock, Staffordshire

Company: Care & Support Services

Salary: £60,000 per annum + up to £10,000 performance-related bonus

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Company Information & Benefits

Care & Support Services supports children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), trauma and complex needs, providing safe, nurturing homes built around positive relationships and trauma-informed practice.

We believe in investing in our managers as much as the children and young people we support.

Why Join Us?

You’ll benefit from:

• Competitive Salary: £60,000 per annum, with performance-related bonus opportunities of up to £10,000 annually.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for professional development, including company-funded Level 5 training where required.
• Management Support: A supportive senior leadership team and a comprehensive induction programme, including shadowing and one-to-one support.
• Therapeutic Training: Regular therapeutic training and clinical support to strengthen practice across both homes.
• Well-Maintained Homes: Welcoming homes with generous budgets for young people's activities and experiences.
• Administrative Support: Streamlined administrative systems that allow you to focus more time on delivering high-quality care.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential support.
• Staff Wellbeing: A strong focus on staff wellbeing, professional development and work-life balance.
• Career Opportunity: The opportunity to shape two services, develop successful teams and make a meaningful difference.

About the Job

Ready for the Next Step in Your Children's Residential Management Career?

Care & Support Services is looking for an experienced and passionate Dual Registered Manager to oversee two children's residential homes in Cannock, Staffordshire.

We are looking for an experienced registered manager looking to take on an exciting new opportunity to manage two newly refurbished homes in Cannock and Walsall.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead two residential services, develop strong teams and make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Your Role

• Provide effective leadership and operational oversight across two children's residential homes.
• Ensure both homes maintain high standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance.
• Lead, mentor and develop staff teams, including recruitment, supervisions, performance management and professional development.
• Promote therapeutic, trauma-informed care using our PACE approach.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, placement plans and positive behaviour support strategies.
• Maintain compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Lead quality assurance processes, internal audits, Regulation 44 visits and Regulation 45 reporting.
• Oversee staffing, rotas, budgets and resources to ensure both homes operate effectively.
• Build positive working relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and external professionals.
• Support colleagues through challenging situations, providing practical guidance and visible leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement and promote positive outcomes for the children and young people in both homes.

Requirements & Qualifications

Essential

• Proven management experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• A minimum of two years’ experience in a senior position within children's residential care.
• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or a relevant equivalent qualification.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently enrolled and working towards completion.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma or complex needs.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, looked-after children (LAC) procedures, Ofsted requirements and the Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Strong leadership, organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage two homes effectively while maintaining separate regulatory responsibilities and high standards of care.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Existing UK right to work covering the duties and hours of the role, without requiring employer sponsorship.

Preferred

• Previous experience managing two or more children's residential homes.
• Previous Ofsted Registered Manager experience, including successful inspections.
• Experience supporting the development or opening of children's residential services.
• A strong track record of staff development, quality improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

Care & Support Services is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, satisfactory references, Enhanced DBS checks, qualification verification and relevant Ofsted registration requirements.

Please note that employer visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.