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CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Job summary

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager for a children’s residential home in Solihull. You will lead the home’s operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and providing a safe, therapeutic environment for young people.

Key responsibilities include staff leadership, development of individual care plans, safeguarding and governance, and building partnerships with families and authorities to support education, health and independence.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised qualification in childcare or early years education.
• Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for residential childcare.
• Experience in children's residential care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the home, ensuring compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and company policies.
• Create a safe, nurturing, therapeutic and person-centred environment that promotes independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
• Lead, mentor and develop a skilled staff team through supervision, coaching and continuing professional development.
• Develop, implement and review individualised care and support plans meeting each young person’s needs.
• Build effective partnerships with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals, education providers and multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, governance and risk management across the service.
• Support young people’s education, employment, health, emotional wellbeing and preparation for adulthood.
• Promote meaningful activities, life skills, community engagement and positive experiences that enhance independence and confidence.

Skills

Leadership

Governance

Staff development

Risk management

Communication

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to manage a children’s residential home based in Solihull, West Midlands. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Ofsted Registered Manager your key responsibilities include:

• 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

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or experienced Service Manager within a complex children's residential, transitional, or supported living service
• Demonstrable experience supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs
• Proven experience managing services supporting young people who present with high-risk behaviours, including self-harm, aggression, emotional dysregulation, safeguarding concerns, and complex risk management
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop resilient, high-performing teams capable of supporting young people with complex presentations

**To be considered for this position you must hold a recognised qualification in childcare or early year’s education (e.g., Level 3 Diploma in Childcare) and Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare**

The successful Ofsted Registered Manager will receive an excellent salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum DOE - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Company pension