Registered Children's Home Manager - Cannock

Health Recruit Network; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Casual dress

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

Referral programme

Work from home options

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead a therapeutic residential children’s home in Cannock. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, mentor staff, and ensure safeguarding and regulatory compliance while focusing on outstanding care for children.

The role requires Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or pursuing it), at least 3 years in residential childcare including supervisory experience, and a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working toward completion).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential childcare, including 1 year in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-based practice.
• Full UK Driving Licence and Ofsted fit person criteria including DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a residential children's home.
• Mentor staff and develop future leaders.
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional care.
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and professionals.
• Create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to rebuild trust.

Skills

Leadership

Residential childcare

Trauma-informed care

Staff development

Driving licence

Education

Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare

Enrolled and working toward Level 5 qualification

Job description

Registered Children’s Home Manager – Up to £65,000 (Plus Bonus) – Full time – Cannock Area - 5 Bed EBD Children’s Home

About the Role

We are excited to be working with a fantastic and well Established Children’s Home who is looking to bring on an experienced Registered Children’s Manager. As Home Manager, you’ll take the lead in a therapeutic residential children’s home in Cannock. This is a high impact role with full support from a central team, so you can focus on what matters most the children and the people who care for them. Their central team handles HR, recruitment, training coordination, rota planning, and monthly reports removing distractions so you can focus on care and leadership.

Registered Children’s Home Manager Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of a residential children’s home
• Mentor staff and develop future leaders
• Ensure high standards in care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Inspire and support your team to deliver exceptional care
• Build positive, trauma-informed relationships with children, families, and professionals
• Create an environment where every child feels safe, valued, and able to rebuild trust

Registered Children’s Home Manager Requirements

• Level 5 NVQ in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or enrolled and working toward completion)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in residential childcare (including 1 year in a supervisory/management role)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and attachment-based practice
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must meet Ofsted’s ‘fit person’ criteria: Enhanced DBS clearance, Full reference checks, Verified employment history

Why Join this Well Established Children’s Home

• Values-led organisation prioritising relationships, consistency, and trust
• Empowered leadership with systems that support, not hinder
• Long-term outcomes take priority over quick fixes
• Recognition through:
  • Performance-based bonuses
  • Leadership trust
  • Career growth opportunities
• Additional benefits:
  • Bonus scheme & performance bonuses
  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Flexitime
  • Free parking
  • Referral programme
  • Work from home options

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