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Salutem Care & Education; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salutem Care & Education is seeking a Registered Manager to lead our children’s home, ensuring compassionate, compliant care and strong outcomes for young people. You will uphold safeguarding standards and work with families and professionals to support each child’s development.

You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, align practice with trauma-informed care, and drive service quality while maintaining regulatory excellence. DBS checks and safeguarding commitments are integral to this role.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and Salutem’s values.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team.
• Oversee operational, financial, and quality assurance processes.
• Promote trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support.
• Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, and the local community.

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve)

Job description

About The Role

Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for transforming young lives? Salutem Care and Education is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead our children’s home.

At Salutem Care and Education, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the life they choose.

As one of the UK's leading providers of specialist care, education, and support services, we deliver life-changing outcomes for children, young people, and adults across England and Wales. From residential care and supported living services to schools and colleges, our teams work every day to help individuals achieve their ambitions, maximise their independence, and realise their potential.

We are proud to be recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 and one of the Top 10 Global Inspiring Workplaces 2026—a reflection of our commitment to creating an environment where people feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive

The Role

As Registered Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission—leading a skilled team, ensuring regulatory excellence, and championing the wellbeing of every child in our care. You’ll work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver outstanding outcomes and maintain our high standards.

• Lead and manage the children’s home in line with Ofsted regulations and Salutem’s values
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead
• Supervise and develop a multidisciplinary team
• Oversee operational, financial, and quality assurance processes
• Promote trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support
• Build strong partnerships with families, professionals, and the local community

What We’re Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Registered Manager in children’s residential care
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and regulatory frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skillsCommitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

Why Join Us?

Our Values

Our values shape the way we work. We are Supportive, Ambitious, Loyal, Unique, Transparent, Engaging and Meaningful in everything we do.

We believe in creating opportunities, encouraging independence and ensuring the people we support have the opportunity to live the life they choose.

Why Choose Salutem?

We want our people to feel supported, valued and able to thrive — both at work and outside of it.

Emotional Support

• 24/7 Employee Assistance, mental health resources, meditation apps and bereavement support.
• Free online GP access, Health Cash Plan, Cancer Cover and menopause support.
• Flexible pay through Stream, utility bill savings, MoneyHelper and Life Assurance.

Physical Wellbeing

• Online workouts, Cycle to Work scheme, gym discounts and National Trust activities.

Training

• You’ll receive training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop your skills and career in social care.

Safeguarding Commitment

At Salutem Care and Education, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of the children, young people, and adults we support, and we expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to robust safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (including relevant barred list checks where applicable), satisfactory references, and any other pre-employment checks required for the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who share our values and commitment to making a positive difference.

We are committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority. Therefore, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we will carry out online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process.