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Registered Children's Homes Manager
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
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
Education
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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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