Registered Manager

Resicare Alliance Ltd; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Resicare Alliance Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home, ensuring high-quality care for children with SEMH. You will oversee compliance, staff development, and the continued improvement of care practices while managing budgets and occupancy targets.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and collaborative engagement with local authorities and regulatory bodies to deliver safe, compliant, and outcome-focused services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead a children's residential setting.
• Knowledge of looked after children law and practice.
• Experience with SEMH and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the senior management team to ensure effective operation and quality standards.
• Line manage staff with mentorship, supervision, and professional development.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, and workforce planning including agency staff.
• Oversee referrals, admissions, and care practices to meet individual needs.
• Deliver service within budget and occupancy targets; drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations (Ofsted/CQC).
• Monitor care plans, risk assessments, and activity programmes with regular reviews.
• Investigate incidents, complaints and allegations as required.
• Build relationships with Local Authorities, LADO, Ofsted and other professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Level 4+ Management qualification

Enhanced DBS check

Full UK driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Electronic care systems

Job description

REGISTERED MANAGER CHILDREN'S RESIDENTIAL HOME

Reports to: Regional Manager

Direct reports: Registered Home's Managers / home staff team

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and inspirational Registered Manager to lead one of our residential children's homes, providing high-quality care to children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties (SEMH). You will be responsible for compliance, operational management, staff development, and positive outcomes for every child in our care.

Our Values and Ways of Working

We expect our leaders to act professionally, respectfully, and with integrity at all times taking responsibility for their own performance and supporting others to succeed. Our leaders are approachable, reflective, and take pride in how they represent themselves, the organisation, and the children in our care.

We value passionate, dependable leadership that inspires others through a positive attitude, accountability, and consistency, and we work collaboratively and without hierarchy or game-playing valuing different perspectives and celebrating success together.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support the senior management team to ensure the home operates effectively and meets all quality standards

Line manage staff, providing mentorship, supervision, and professional development

Manage staffing, recruitment, and workforce planning, including permanent, bank, and agency staff

Oversee referrals, admissions, and care practices to meet individual needs

Deliver the service within budget and occupancy targets, supporting continuous improvement

Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations, including Ofsted requirements

Monitor care plans, risk assessments, and activity programmes, ensuring regular review

Investigate incidents, complaints, and allegations, acting as investigating officer where required

Build strong relationships with Local Authorities, LADO, Ofsted, and other professionals

Fulfil Health & Safety and safeguarding responsibilities for children and staff

Keep up to date with legislation, research, and best practice in childcare and SEMH

Person Specification

Qualifications & Compliance Essential

Recognised Social Work qualification or Level 4+ professional qualification relevant to working with children

Level 4+ Management or Leadership qualification (Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services if undertaken after January 2011)

Enhanced DBS check valid for working with children and young people

Full UK driving licence

Qualifications & Compliance Desirable

Additional childcare or leadership qualifications

Knowledge & Skills Essential

Good knowledge and experience of law and practice relating to looked after children

Knowledge of statutory and regulatory guidelines governing residential childcare services

Understanding of childcare, child development, and SEMH needs

Awareness of the social, emotional, educational, cultural, religious, and recreational needs of young people

Strong business and operational management skills

Financial management and budgetary oversight experience

Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic care management systems

Ability to lead, delegate, and motivate staff

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service

Knowledge & Skills Desirable

Working knowledge of Local Authority commissioning and placement processes

Experience Essential

Minimum 2 years' experience in residential care within the last 5 years

At least 1 year supervising and managing professional staff

Experience working with young people with SEMH in a residential setting

Experience working with a range of professionals (Local Authority Social Workers, Therapists, Commissioning Teams)

Experience Desirable

Experience of managing HR processes and staff development

Experience of supporting and implementing business growth

Fieldwork (children's) experience

Living Our Values Essential

Demonstrates professional, respectful, and accountable behaviour at all times

Acts as a positive role model, taking responsibility for own performance and supporting others to succeed

Communicates openly and effectively, valuing different perspectives and working collaboratively with others

Leads with integrity, approachability, and consistency, even in challenging situations

Empowers and develops others through encouragement, constructive challenge, and support

Works collaboratively without hierarchy or game-playing, building trust and celebrating shared success

Why Choose Resicare Alliance Children's Care?

We are a growing organisation and our future is shaped by our shared values. We genuinely strive to make the differences we promote, and our fantastic team is the enabler of our ambition to deliver outstanding care and support.

• Meaningful Work: You will be at the forefront of transforming young lives, offering guidance, stability, and emotional support to children in need.
• Professional Growth: RCA is committed to your professional development. We offer ongoing training and advancement opportunities to help you reach your career goals.
• Supportive Team: Join a team of caring professionals who share your passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children.
• Competitive Compensation: We value your dedication and expertise and offer competitive salaries and benefits.

All applications are assessed in detail and processing them is subject to safer recruitment regulations, as governed by both the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Ofsted. The application process may be more demanding, but the job is also more rewarding.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application.