Impactful Ofsted-Registered Children's Home Manager

Universal Care Group; Walsall; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Wellbeing programme

Annual Leave

KPI bonuses

Refer staff scheme

Job summary

Universal Care Group in Walsall seeks an Ofsted Registered Children's Manager to lead a brand new residential home, overseeing care, safeguarding and education for children and young people. You will manage a team and ensure high regulatory standards while fostering a nurturing learning environment.

The role focuses on quality assurance, staff development, safeguarding compliance, and effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies as you uphold the company’s values.

Qualifications

• A recognised Ofsted qualification (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or NVQ Level 4 Children and Young People) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a managerial role within a childcare setting is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years experience within a Residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of child development theories and best practices in early years education.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and training in childcare practices.
• An understanding of safeguarding legislation and procedures is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the children's care facility, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement processes, including Regulation 45 reports, audits, improvement plans, and responses to Regulation 44 audits and local authority assurance visits. Monitor incidents, complaints, performance indicators, and outcomes for children.
• Develop and implement engaging programmes that support children's physical, emotional, and educational development.
• Manage staff induction, supervision, appraisal, performance, and development in line with safer recruitment practices and company policy. Ensure staffing levels, training, and research-based practice support high-quality care delivery.
• Maintain effective communication with parents, caregivers, and external agencies to ensure collaborative approaches to child welfare.
• Conduct regular assessments of children's progress and well-being, adapting programmes as necessary to meet individual needs.
• Ensure that safeguarding policies are adhered to at all times, creating a safe environment for all children.
• Manage administrative tasks related to the operation of the facility, including record keeping and reporting.
• Represent the home professionally in meetings and multi-agency settings, building strong relationships with local authorities, commissioners, and safeguarding partners while upholding organisational values, policies, and professional standards.

Job description

Universal Care Group in Walsall seeks an Ofsted Registered Children's Manager to lead a brand new residential home, overseeing care, safeguarding and education for children and young people. You will manage a team and ensure high regulatory standards while fostering a nurturing learning environment.

The role focuses on quality assurance, staff development, safeguarding compliance, and effective communication with parents, carers and external agencies as you uphold the company’s values.