Inspiring Registered Manager – Children's Home

Portman Recruitment Limited; Wednesbury; Sur place; GBP 45 000 - 47 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Residential Home in Wednesbury. The role leads a therapeutic, child-centred home supporting 8–17-year-olds with SEMH needs, focusing on safety, wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee the team, safeguarding, care planning, referrals and relationships with social workers, therapists and authorities to deliver high-quality, personalised support.

Qualifications

• Essential: recognised Social Work qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Essential: management/leadership qualification at Level 4 or above.
• Essential: at least two years' residential care experience within last five years.
• Essential: at least one year's experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• Essential: experience supporting children with SEMH in residential setting.
• Essential: strong safeguarding knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation.
• Essential: driving licence (full UK) and enhanced DBS.

Responsabilités

• Lead, motivate and support staff through supervision and development.
• Oversee recruitment, staffing and workforce planning for safe, consistent care.
• Ensure Ofsted readiness, legislation and quality standards are met.
• Oversee referrals/admissions to reflect children's needs.
• Ensure personalised care plans, risk assessments and activities.
• Maintain safeguarding practice and respond to incidents or concerns.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, therapists and Local Authorities.
• Manage budgets and resources while maintaining high care standards.
• Monitor service quality via audits and continuous improvement.
• Create a culture built on trust, respect and accountability.

Connaissances

Leadership

Safeguarding

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Communication

Regulatory compliance

MS Office

Formation

Social Work degree/qualification (Level 4+)

Leadership/Management qualification (Level 4+)

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children & Young People’s Services

Outils

Microsoft Office

Electronic care management systems

Description du poste

Portman Recruitment Limited is seeking a Registered Manager for a Children's Residential Home in Wednesbury. The role leads a therapeutic, child-centred home supporting 8–17-year-olds with SEMH needs, focusing on safety, wellbeing and regulatory compliance.

You will oversee the team, safeguarding, care planning, referrals and relationships with social workers, therapists and authorities to deliver high-quality, personalised support.