Experienced Children's Residential Home Manager - West Midlands

Further Details

The role of an Ofsted Registered Manager is crucial in ensuring high-quality care within children's residential settings. This position requires exceptional leadership to manage daily operations, maintain regulatory compliance with CQC and company policies, and cultivate a safe, therapeutic atmosphere. The manager will be responsible for developing staff, implementing individualised care plans, and fostering collaborative relationships with external stakeholders to promote child welfare. Successful candidates will benefit from these private sector careers. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in managing residential services for children with complex needs, including experience with challenging behaviors and risk management. Successful candidates will benefit from these urgent hiring. A deep understanding of trauma-informed care, safeguarding, and positive behavioral support is essential. Successful candidates will benefit from these Latest Childcare careers. This is a significant opportunity for a dedicated professional to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable young people and advance their career in the childcare sector.

Experienced Children's Residential Home Manager - West Midlands

Jupiter Recruitment is offering a significant career opportunity for an experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home in Sandwell, West Midlands. This role is within a leading organization committed to delivering exceptional care and achieving positive outcomes for young people. If you are a dedicated professional looking to make a profound impact, this is your chance.

The position involves comprehensive management of the home's daily operations, ensuring strict adherence to CQC regulations and company standards. This position represents excellent job vacancies 2026 in the region. You will foster a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment, focusing on the wellbeing and development of each child. Effective team leadership, continuous professional development, and strong stakeholder collaboration are key to this role.

• Job Title: Children's Registered Home Manager
• Location: Oldbury, West Midlands, United Kingdom
• Salary: £55,000 - £80,000 per annum (DOE)
• Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Key Requirements: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management for residential childcare and Level 3 Diploma in Childcare
• Benefits: Casual dress, Company events, Company pension, Free parking, On-site parking, Referral programme

Skills

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or experienced Service Manager in complex children's residential, transitional, or supported living services
• 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 skills
• Strong communication skills
• Effective organisational skills
• Sound decision-making abilities
• 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 Application: Gather your updated CV and any relevant supporting documents.
• Contact Directly: To express your interest and for immediate consideration, please call 0121 638 0567.
• Email Your CV: Alternatively, you can submit your curriculum vitae to the provided contact email address.
• Reference: Please mention Job Reference: 7444_1793721209 when applying.
• Application Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted before the closing date of 18 December 2026.
• Additional Information: An EU work permit is required for this position.