OFSTED Registered Manager

Brook Street; Walsall; Presencial; GBP 53.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Welcome bonus

Workplace pension

Training and development

Career progression

Descripción de la vacante

Brook Street in the United Kingdom is recruiting an Ofsted Registered Manager for a 4-bed children's residential home in Walsall (WS1). The role holds overall leadership, drives regulatory compliance and ensures a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 8-17 with EBD.

You will develop staff, manage budgets and estates, maintain quality standards, and lead continuous improvement ahead of Ofsted inspections.

Formación

• Experience in an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.
• Management or senior leadership experience in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted inspection requirements.
• Excellent safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management understanding.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, inspire and develop a residential childcare team.
• Oversee day-to-day running and ensure safe, effective service delivery.
• Maintain compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted standards.
• Lead quality assurance and preparation for Ofsted inspections.
• Develop a positive, child-centred care approach and safeguarding at all times.

Conocimientos

Ofsted-regulated experience

Residential childcare leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding knowledge

Educación

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Descripción del empleo

OFSTED Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Walsall, WS1
Salary: £53,045 - £63,545 per annum (depending on experience)
Welcome Bonus: £7,500
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Service: 4-Bed Children's Residential Home - EBD

An Exciting Leadership Opportunity in Children's Residential Care

Are you an experienced Children's Registered Manager looking for your next career opportunity with an attractive salary and a £7,500 welcome bonus?

We are recruiting a dedicated and experienced OFSTED Registered Manager to lead an established 4-bed children's residential home in Walsall, supporting children and young people aged 8-17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation committed to delivering high-quality residential childcare, maintaining excellent regulatory standards and achieving positive outcomes for young people.

As Registered Manager, you will play a key role in developing a motivated team, maintaining a safe and nurturing environment and ensuring children receive the care, stability and support they need to thrive.

The Role

You will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and operational performance of the home, ensuring that the service consistently meets Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, inspire and develop a dedicated residential childcare team.

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe and effective service delivery.

• Maintain full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.

• Promote a positive, therapeutic and child-centred approach to residential care.

• Ensure safeguarding and child protection remain central to all aspects of the service.

• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support and placement outcomes.

• Recruit, supervise and support staff, promoting professional development and accountability.

• Develop strong working relationships with Local Authorities, social workers, families and other professionals.

• Manage staffing, budgets, rotas and operational resources effectively.

• Lead quality assurance, continuous improvement and preparation for Ofsted inspections.

• Foster a stable, supportive and welcoming environment where children and young people can achieve positive outcomes.

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate leader who understands the challenges and rewards of children's residential care and is passionate about making a meaningful difference.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home.

• Previous management or senior leadership experience within children's residential childcare.

• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted inspection requirements.

• Excellent understanding of safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare, Children and Young People's Workforce or equivalent.

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it.

• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.

• Experience supporting, supervising and developing residential childcare teams.

• Ability to manage challenging situations while maintaining high standards of care.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Registered Managers and suitably qualified Deputy Managers who are ready to progress into a Registered Manager position.

Salary & Benefits

• £53,045 - £63,545 per annum, depending on experience.

• £7,500 Welcome Bonus.

• Full-time, permanent contract - 37.5 hours per week.

• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.

• Excellent training and professional development opportunities.

• Clear opportunities for career progression.

• Workplace pension scheme.

• Employee wellbeing support.

• Opportunity to lead an established residential home and make a lasting difference.