Children's Registered Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children''s Residential Home

Location: Walsall, WS5
Salary: £55,000 – £60,000 per annum (DOE) + Performance Bonus
Home: Brand-new 2-bed Children''s Residential Home (EBD)

• £55,000–£60,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Performance bonus based on occupancy, staff retention and Ofsted outcomes
• Lead the opening of a brand-new 2-bed children''s residential home
• Opportunity to recruit and build your own staff team
• Freshly decorated home, ready for you to make your own
• Clear career progression to Dual Registered Manager and Responsible Individual (RI) as the company grows
• Support from an experienced leadership team, including an owner with 12 years'' experience and an RI with over 10 years'' experience
• Flexible start date for the right candidate
• Free gym membership once registered

• Existing Ofsted Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards it)
• Experience working within children''s residential care, ideally supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD)
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice
• Good knowledge of the Children''s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Experience with Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment
• Previous involvement in achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes is desirable
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• Enhanced DBS check
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to commute to Walsall

• Lead the Ofsted registration process for the home
• Prepare the home for its first Ofsted inspection and work towards a Good or Outstanding rating
• Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing staff team
• Create a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Ensure full compliance with Children''s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements
• Oversee care planning, risk management and quality assurance
• Manage the day-to-day running of the home
• Build positive relationships with local authorities, families and partner agencies
• Monitor compliance, performance and continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records and regulatory documentation
• Ensure children and young people receive high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes

To apply for this exceptional opportunity please call Tabitha at Purosearch on (phone number removed) or send your CV direct to (url removed)