Children’s Registered Manager

Children’s Registered Manager Walsall, WS4 | 3 / 4 Bed EBD Residential Home Full-Time | Permanent

Are you an experienced leader within children’s residential care who is passionate about creating outstanding outcomes for young people?

We are looking for a driven, compassionate, and highly motivated Registered Manager to lead a 3 / 4 bed Children’s Residential Home in Walsall (WS4), supporting young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is an incredible opportunity for an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge within a supportive and forward-thinking provider.

This role is about far more than compliance. It is about building a safe, nurturing, stable, and aspirational home where young people can heal, develop confidence, and achieve positive outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the culture of the home, leading a dedicated team, and ensuring children receive the highest standard of care possible.

The Role As the Registered Manager, you will have full operational responsibility for the home, ensuring that all care and support is delivered in line with:

• Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Quality Standards
• Ofsted requirements
• Safeguarding legislation
• Company policies and procedures

You will lead from the front, creating a positive and therapeutic environment where both staff and young people can thrive.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management skills, excellent safeguarding knowledge, emotional intelligence, resilience, and the ability to inspire a team to consistently deliver outstanding care.

Key Responsibilities Leadership & Management

• Manage the day-to-day running of the home
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing residential team
• Promote a positive, child-centred culture throughout the service
• Ensure staffing levels are safely maintained in line with rota requirements
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals, team meetings, and performance management
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring, and training
• Build a strong and stable team culture focused on consistency and positive outcomes

Safeguarding & Child Protection

• Ensure the safeguarding and welfare of all young people is always prioritised
• Manage safeguarding concerns effectively and in line with local authority procedures
• Promote trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to care
• Develop effective risk management strategies and behaviour support plans
• Ensure all incidents are appropriately recorded, investigated, and reviewed

Ofsted & Compliance

• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Lead the home towards achieving and maintaining a “Good” or “Outstanding” Ofsted rating
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and documentation remain fully compliant
• Oversee audits, monitoring systems, and quality assurance processes
• Complete Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 requirements effectively

Care Planning & Young People Outcomes

• Ensure high-quality care planning and placement planning
• Work closely with local authorities, social workers, education providers, and external professionals
• Promote positive outcomes in education, independence, emotional wellbeing, and social development
• Advocate for young people and ensure their voices are heard in all aspects of care
• Encourage young people to engage in activities, routines, and life opportunities

Operational Management

• Manage budgets effectively and responsibly
• Ensure the home remains a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment
• Participate in on-call duties as required
• Support referrals, matching considerations, and placement planning

About You We are looking for a passionate and resilient leader who genuinely wants to make a difference in the lives of children and young people.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working within Children’s Residential Care
• Experience in a leadership role such as Registered Manager or Deputy Manager
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Quality Standards
• Excellent safeguarding knowledge and practice
• Experience supporting young people with EBD and complex behaviours
• The ability to lead, inspire, and develop teams effectively
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A child-focused and therapeutic approach to care

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete)
• Experience within a children’s residential setting
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Enhanced DBS check

Desirable Experience

• Experience opening or stabilising children’s homes
• Experience improving Ofsted outcomes
• Knowledge of therapeutic or trauma-informed care models
• Experience supporting children with SEMH needs, trauma backgrounds, or challenging behaviours
• Multi-agency working experience

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to lead and shape a growing residential service
• A supportive senior leadership team
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Clear progression opportunities
• A chance to genuinely influence the lives of vulnerable young people
• Supportive working environment focused on quality care and outcomes
• Opportunities to contribute to service development and growth

Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about children’s residential care and wants to be part of a provider that truly values young people, staff development, and high standards of care.

You will have the autonomy to lead your home effectively, the support to grow professionally, and the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of vulnerable children and young people every single day.

If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care, developing teams, and achieving outstanding outcomes for young people, we would love to hear from you.

To apply or for more information, please contact:

John Deane
? john.deane@servicecare.org.uk