Children's Residential Home Manager - Senior Leadership Opportunity

Further Details

Discover a fulfilling career as an Ofsted Registered Manager overseeing a children's residential home in the West Midlands. This position emphasizes creating a safe, therapeutic, and person-centered setting to foster independence and well-being. If you possess a strong background in childcare management and a passion for supporting vulnerable youth, this role presents an excellent opportunity for professional growth and to contribute to a leading care provider.

Ofsted Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Jupiter Recruitment is actively seeking a dedicated and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Walsall, West Midlands. This vital role involves ensuring the highest standards of care and support for young people with complex emotional and behavioral needs, fostering an environment where they can thrive.

This is a superb opportunity for a proactive leader to join an organization committed to delivering outstanding outcomes. You will be instrumental in managing daily operations, mentoring a professional staff team, and building strong collaborations with external agencies to ensure comprehensive support for each child.

• Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager
• Location: Walsall, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum DOE
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Key Responsibilities: Compliance with regulations, team leadership, person-centred care planning, stakeholder engagement.
• Required Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or equivalent, Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

Skills

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or experienced Service Manager within a complex children's residential, transitional, or supported living service
• Demonstrable experience supporting young people with complex emotional, behavioural, developmental, and mental health needs
• Proven experience managing services supporting young people who present with high-risk behaviours, including self-harm, aggression, emotional dysregulation, safeguarding concerns, and complex risk management
• Strong understanding of Positive Behaviour Support, trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and therapeutic approaches
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills
• Ability to develop resilient, high-performing teams capable of supporting young people with complex presentations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leading the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations, legislation, and company policies
• Creating and maintaining a safe, nurturing, therapeutic, and person-centred environment that promotes independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes
• Leading, mentoring, and developing a skilled staff team through effective supervision, coaching, and continuous professional development
• Developing, implementing, and reviewing individualised care and support plans that meet each young person's needs and aspirations
• Building effective partnerships with families, local authorities, healthcare professionals, education providers, and multidisciplinary teams
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, governance, and risk management across the service
• Supporting young people's education, employment, health, emotional wellbeing, and preparation for adulthood
• Promoting meaningful activities, life skills, community engagement, and positive experiences that enhance independence and confidence

How to apply

• Prepare your CV: Ensure your Curriculum Vitae (CV) is up-to-date and highlights your relevant experience in children's residential care management.
• Submit Application: To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to the designated contact.
• Contact Information: For any inquiries or to submit your application, please reach out via phone or email as provided in the advertisement.
• Application Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted by the closing date of 18 December 2026.
• Reference: Please quote Job Reference: 7445_1793718706 when applying.