Registered Manager

Elephant Recruitment Group; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager to shape a new children's home in Wolverhampton. You'll play a crucial role in providing care for young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties, leading staff recruitment, maintaining compliance, and ensuring high-quality care. The role offers a competitive salary of £47,000 to £53,000 plus bonuses linked to Ofsted outcomes, personal wellbeing days, and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Salary range £47,000 - £53,000

Ofsted bonuses

3 personal wellbeing days

Paid birthday leave

Laptop and work phone provided

Referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience supervising staff in a children's home.
• Strong understanding of care planning and safeguarding.
• Proven Ofsted track record (Good or Outstanding).

Responsibilities

• Lead in registering the home with Ofsted.
• Recruit and manage staff team.
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care.

Skills

Leadership

Child-Centred Care

Safeguarding

Regulatory Compliance

Team Building

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)

Job description

Registered Manager Shape a New EBD Home from Day One

Wolverhampton Brand-New 3-Bed EBD Home

This is a standout opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's home in Wolverhampton the first in the area for a trusted provider we ve successfully partnered with before.

Whether you're an experienced Registered Manager seeking a fresh challenge or a Deputy Manager ready to step up, you ll play a pivotal role in creating a safe, nurturing home where young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties can truly thrive.

About the Role:
• Take the lead in registering the home with Ofsted
• Recruit, build, and inspire your own staff team
• Deliver high-quality, child-centred care in line with the Children s Homes Regulations 2015
• Ensure smooth admissions and transitions for young people
• Build strong relationships with professionals, families, and community services
• Maintain compliance, manage budgets, and ensure robust safeguarding
• Be part of an on-call rota to support service continuity

What Makes This Exciting:
• Join from the pre-registration phase and shape the home your way
• Backed by an experienced Responsible Individual and provider
• Clear scope for autonomy and long-term impact
• Significant bonus potential linked to Ofsted outcomes
• Meaningful, child-first ethos that s more than just words

About You:
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)
• At least 2 years experience supervising staff in a children s home
• Sound understanding of care planning, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance
• Passion for working therapeutically with children and young people
• Proven Ofsted track record (Good or Outstanding)
• Full UK driving licence and Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain)

Why Join:
• £47,000 £53,000 salary + Ofsted bonuses (£2,500 for Good, £3,500 for Outstanding)
• 3 personal wellbeing days per year
• Paid birthday leave and meals on shift
• Laptop and work phone provided
• £1,000 referral bonus
• Supportive workplace culture with team-building and engagement days
• Strong focus on progression, development, and work-life balance

How to Apply:
If you re ready to lead a new home with real purpose and support behind you, we d love to hear from you.
Contact us on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further.