Regional Support Manager

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd; Stone; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking a Regional Support Manager to lead children's residential services across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent. This senior leadership role supports Registered Managers, maintains safeguarding standards and regulatory compliance, and drives operational performance.

The successful candidate will lead multiple services, enable staff development, and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people aged 8–17 with EBD.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience within children's residential care.
• Previous management or senior leadership experience within residential childcare.
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce or equivalent.
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children’s Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements.
• Ability to support, motivate and develop Registered Managers and care teams.
• Strong operational, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible approach to working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
• Passionate about maintaining high-quality residential care and improving outcomes for young people.

Responsibilities

• Providing operational guidance and support to Registered Managers.
• Supporting residential services to maintain high standards of care.
• Monitoring safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.
• Supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections and responding to improvement requirements.
• Reviewing care standards, risk assessments and operational procedures.
• Supporting staff development, supervision and leadership performance.
• Identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective action plans.
• Working collaboratively with senior management and external professionals.
• Supporting services with operational challenges and maintaining continuity of care.
• Promoting consistent therapeutic approaches and positive outcomes for young people.
• Building strong working relationships with local authorities and relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time – Permanent

Shift and Schedule: 37.5 hours per week

Service: Children's Residential Care – Regional Support

Client Group: Children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD)

Priority Recruitment are excited to present this excellent Regional Support Manager opportunity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a senior leadership role supporting children's residential services across the region, helping maintain high standards of care, safeguarding, regulatory compliance and operational performance.

We are looking for an experienced and confident children's residential professional who can provide effective leadership, support Registered Managers and contribute to positive outcomes for children and young people.

Salary & Benefits:

• £60,000 per annum
• Permanent full-time position
• 37.5 hours per week
• Regional leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to support and develop multiple residential services
• Long-term professional development and career progression opportunities

Company and Role:

• Providing leadership and operational support across children's residential services
• Supporting Registered Managers and residential care teams
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
• Promoting consistency, quality and positive outcomes across services
• Supporting children and young people aged 8–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Contributing to service improvement and staff development

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Providing operational guidance and support to Registered Managers
• Supporting residential services to maintain high standards of care
• Monitoring safeguarding, quality assurance and regulatory compliance
• Supporting preparation for Ofsted inspections and responding to improvement requirements
• Reviewing care standards, risk assessments and operational procedures
• Supporting staff development, supervision and leadership performance
• Identifying areas for improvement and supporting effective action plans
• Working collaboratively with senior management and external professionals
• Supporting services with operational challenges and maintaining continuity of care
• Promoting consistent therapeutic approaches and positive outcomes for young people
• Building strong working relationships with local authorities and relevant stakeholders

Successful Candidate:

• Extensive experience within children's residential care
• Previous management or senior leadership experience within residential childcare
• Level 3 qualification in Children's and Young People's Workforce or equivalent
• QCF Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards it
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements
• Ability to support, motivate and develop Registered Managers and care teams
• Strong operational, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Flexible approach to working across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent
• Passionate about maintaining high-quality residential care and improving outcomes for young people

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced children's residential leader looking to progress into a regional position and make a wider impact across multiple services.

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