Trauma-Informed Children's Home Leader

ACS Staffing Solutions; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Registered Manager for a new children's home in Oldbury. You will lead a team to deliver safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care under PACE principles and ensure Ofsted readiness.

The role requires strong safeguarding, relationship building with children and professionals, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' relevant residential childcare experience within the last 5 years.
• At least 1 year of experience supervising or managing care staff.
• Experience managing safeguarding and child protection.
• Strong knowledge of children's residential care and the Quality Standards.
• Experience leading and developing a residential childcare team.
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills.
• A strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a motivated residential childcare team.
• Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted and regulatory requirements.
• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure children are protected from harm.
• Ensure care is child-centred, trauma-informed and underpinned by PACE principles.
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, placement planning and children's outcomes.
• Develop positive relationships with children, families and professionals.
• Work closely with social workers, placing authorities, education and health professionals.
• Manage recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance of staff.
• Ensure effective staffing, rotas and operational arrangements.
• Monitor incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints and children's progress.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement within the home.

Job description

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Registered Manager for a new children's home in Oldbury. You will lead a team to deliver safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care under PACE principles and ensure Ofsted readiness.

The role requires strong safeguarding, relationship building with children and professionals, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in outcomes for young people.