Registered Children's Homes Manager

Para Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential service provider in Wolverhampton is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead specialist residential services for children aged 8-17 with complex needs. The role involves overseeing operations, ensuring compliance, and leading a team in providing high-quality care. Competitive salary up to £65,000 with bonuses and ongoing training. Ideal candidates have managerial experience, strong crisis intervention skills, and a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care.

Benefits

Vitality Health Insurance

Annual bonus scheme & recognition awards

Company pension

Ongoing CPD & training investment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting.
• At least 1 year in a managerial or deputy managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Safeguarding legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the service.
• Provide strong leadership and support to staff teams.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and safeguarding frameworks.

Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Compliance Knowledge

Crisis Intervention

Childcare Experience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)

Job description

Dual Registered Children's Home Manager

Wolverhampton

Location : Wolverhampton

Services : 2-bed and solo Residential Home

Client Group : Children & Young People with Complex Needs

Salary : up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Bonus : Performance and KPI bonus scheme

Para Group

is seeking a

passionate and experienced Registered Manager

to lead a 2-bed and solo specialist residential services for children and young people aged 8-17 with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties.

These services are designed to deliver high-impact, individualised care that promotes healing, growth, and long-term positive outcomes. We're looking for someone who can lead from the front, provide stable and nurturing environments, and be the driving force for high-quality care and staff development.

"Empowering Futures, Nurturing Potential"

Join a forward-thinking organisation that puts children at the centre of everything we do and invests just as much in the team that supports them.

What Youll Be Doing :

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of a 2-bed and solo service
• Providing strong leadership, direction, and support to staff teams across both homes
• Ensuring compliance with Childrens Homes Regulations, Ofsted, and safeguarding frameworks
• Promoting a trauma-informed approach to care
• Managing budgets, staffing rotas, supervisions, and development plans
• Acting as Ofsted Registered Manager for both sites

What Were Looking For :

• Minimum 3 years experience in a residential childcare setting
• At least 1 year in a managerial or deputy managerial role
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
• Strong knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, Children Act 1989, and Safeguarding legislation
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams
• Experience managing complex care needs and crisis intervention
• A commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people
• Full UK driving licence

Why Join Para Group?

• Competitive Salary up to £65,000 DOE
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Annual bonus scheme & recognition awards - up to £3k
• Clear progression routes into senior operational roles
• Supportive on-call rota shared across management team
• Regular team and company events
• Company pension & statutory holiday entitlement
• Ongoing CPD & training investment

Special Conditions :

Subject to six-month probation period

Full Ofsted registration required (support provided during process)

If youre a resilient, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in childrens lives and shape the future of two specialist homes we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team where your leadership creates lasting impact.

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