Ofsted-Registered Children's Home Manager | Lead Care

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Walsall; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Walsall, West Midlands. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards, and champion a therapeutic, family-centred approach that supports positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires managing a skilled team, developing care plans, and fostering strong partnerships with families and professionals.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in childcare or early years education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for residential childcare required.

Responsibilities

• 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 person's 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 people's education, employment, health, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood
• Promoting meaningful activities, life skills, community engagement, and positive experiences that enhance independence and confidence

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Decision-making

Positive Behaviour Support

Trauma-informed care

Safeguarding

Therapeutic approaches

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for residential childcare

Job description

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Walsall, West Midlands. You will oversee daily operations, ensure compliance with CQC and safeguarding standards, and champion a therapeutic, family-centred approach that supports positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires managing a skilled team, developing care plans, and fostering strong partnerships with families and professionals.