Service Manager / Regional Manager

HR Recruitify Group; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care organization seeks an experienced Service Manager to oversee children’s homes in Staffordshire. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring compliance with care standards, and driving team performance. Candidates should have a Level 5 qualification and extensive experience as a Registered Manager. This full-time position offers a salary of up to £60,000 plus performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Career progression opportunities

Supportive senior leadership

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Manager.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding regulations and children’s care frameworks.
• Ability to coach, inspire and drive high‑performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and support to Registered Managers.
• Ensure high-quality child‑centred care in line with legislative requirements.
• Manage budgets and occupancy for residential homes.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding regulations

Coaching

Behavior management

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification

Job description

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday-Friday 9am-5pm on-call

Qualifications: Level 5, minimum 3 years experience as Registered Manager and a Full UK Driving Licence

About the Role

As part of our growth we are seeking an experienced Service Manager / Regional Manager to oversee our residential children’s homes across Staffordshire. You will lead Registered Managers, drive operational excellence and ensure our high standards of care, safeguarding and outcomes remain exceptional.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision and support to Registered Managers.
• Ensure services deliver high-quality child‑centred care in line with Ofsted and legislative requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance, audits, compliance and service development.
• Drive performance improvement plans and team capability.
• Lead on recruitment, retention, training and staffing strategies.
• Work closely with senior leadership on strategic planning and service growth.
• Manage budgets, occupancy, referrals and relationships with local authorities.
• Participate in the on‑call rota and support homes during complex situations.

About You

• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification.
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Registered Manager.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding regulations and children’s care frameworks.
• Able to coach, inspire and drive high‑performing teams.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between homes.

Benefits

• Up to £60,000 per annum plus performance-related bonus.
• Career progression within a growing provider.
• Supportive senior leadership and development opportunities.
• A values‑driven culture focused on transforming children’s lives.

Required Skills

Person Specification: Experience working with children/young people with EBD and/or LD (desirable). Knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and behaviour management. Compassionate, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations. Flexible to work shifts including evenings, weekends and sleep‑ins (where applicable). Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (if not already held).

Employment Type: Full Time

Vacancy: 1