📅 Vacancy ID: 2071 | Permanent | 1 Position Available
Lead with Purpose. Inspire Change. Empower Lives. We are recruiting on behalf of ur Client, a trailblazer in trauma-informed care and a Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplace. They’re looking for a Registered Manager to lead one of their specialist children’s homes in Darlaston—an opportunity to make a profound difference in the lives of young people with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Why Join? 💡
Award-Winning Employer – Top-tier recognition for workplace culture and communication
🧠 Trauma-Informed Practice – Industry-leading model in partnership with Innovating Minds
📈 Real Career Progression – Transparent frameworks with clear steps to advancement
🏠 Core & Cluster Model – Specialised environments that prioritise stability and therapeutic care
💸 Bonus Scheme – Earn up to 20% performance-based bonus on top of your salary
🔍 Your Role at a Glance As the Registered Manager, you’ll lead every aspect of the home's operations—ensuring exceptional care, compliance, and culture. This includes:
Mentoring and guiding your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
Upholding Ofsted standards across safeguarding, leadership, and quality of care
Managing referrals, compliance, audits, and partnerships with local authorities
Supporting staff through robust supervision and development frameworks
Fostering a home environment where young people feel safe, supported, and empowered
✅ Who We're Looking For You’re a passionate leader with:
- 2+ years experience in residential childcare (within the last 5 years)
- 1+ year in a supervisory or managerial role
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards)
- Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practices and children’s safeguarding
- A drive to lead meaningful change and achieve positive outcomes
📈 Bonus: Up to 20% based on quality & leadership metrics
🩺 Health & Wellbeing:
- Free 24/7 online GP & counselling
- Cancer cover, menopause support, mental health tools
💰 Financial Support: - Wagestream flexible pay
- Utility bill savings, financial planning tools
💪 Lifestyle & Physical Wellness: - Gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme
- National Trust access
📚 Growth: Ongoing CPD, leadership training, and career pathways
These values guide every decision and relationship, from colleagues to the young people we support.
📥 Apply Now This is your chance to lead with empathy, inspire through action, and build a legacy in children's care.
📍 Location: Darlaston
📅 Applications Open – Interviews held on a rolling basis
Be the leader who transforms care into hope.
Apply today – this opportunity won’t stay open for long.
