Growth in 2026 – open & register a new Children’s Home within an established organisation of experienced residential childcare professionals!
* Job Title: Registered Children’s Home Manager
* Home Type: 3 Bedded EBD home – therapeutic PACE approach
* Location: Oldbury, B69
* Basic Salary: Up to £60,000 p/a
* Bonus Package: Up to £6000 based on Ofsted, KPIs & Appraisals
* 33 Days Annual Leave
* Qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management within Residential Childcare!
* On-call Rota: 1 in 4 weekends maximum with scope to reduce this further as the team grows!
Who will you be working for?
This organisation is well-established within the Residential Childcare sector with 8 years of operational experience under their belt. They currently have two “Good” rated children’s homes in the Sandwell area and another two homes waiting to be staffed. They have an incredible senior management team at the helm of the company with a combined 40 years’ experience within Residential Childcare, plus an internal psychologist who embeds their love-led therapeutic PACE/DDP style approach.
This position would be to register and staff a gorgeous new 3 Bedded EBD home in Oldbury (B69) that has planning permission and just needs the right manager to build around (that could be you!). If you are looking for a role with an organisation that has an undisputed person-centred approach to care, as well as employment, apply today to learn more!
The Package & Benefits:
* Basic Salary: Up to £60,000 p.a, depending on experience and qualifications
* Performance Bonuses: Up to £6000 p.a, based on Ofsted, KPIs and Appraisals
* On Call Rota: Maximum of 1 in 3 weekends – growing management team with scope to reduce this further!
* Professional Development: Opportunity to complete qualifications up to Level 7 in Strategic Management for Residential Childcare to open the door to progression approach, and more!
* Pathway for promotion: Show great performance and access realistic opportunities for development into Quality Assurance, Training & Development, Dual-Registration, ‘Home Opener’, or Operations/Senior Management roles
* Operational Success: Each home has a minimum of one dedicated Assistant Manager with the company currently prioritising recruiting strong trainee registered managers
* Wellbeing & Recognition: Access an Employee Assistance Program, a gift on your birthday, vouchers, Annual Engagement Day, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card!
* Holiday: 33 Days of paid annual leave, including bank holidays.
* Additional Benefits: All support staff are rewarded with bonuses and very generous overtime package, use of ClearCare, and a cloud-based rota management software
What Will The Role Entail?
As a Children’s Home Registered Manager, you will be the backbone of the home. You will pull from your extensive experience working in children’s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home, second-to-none delivery of care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.
The Successful Children’s Home Registered Manager Candidate Will Excel At:
* Running a children’s home to ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ standards, adhering to Ofsted’s Children’s Home Act (2015), Quality Standards, and Safeguarding Procedures
* Managing a staff team, completing supervisions and appraisals, and ensuring trainings are completed in line with Quality Standards
* Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and regulated “Reg” reports & attending and engaging in LAC, EHCP, PEP and Pathway Planning meetings and reviews.
* Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
* Conducting administrative tasks such as health and safety checks, medication audits, rotas, finances, and taking part in recruitment activities and inductions
* On-call responsibilities; ensuring the home has your expert advice in out-of-hour crises
Requirements for the Children’s Home Registered Manager role:
* Minimum of 2+ years’ experience leading a team specifically within a children’s home environment
* Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
* An understanding of the SCCIF, Children’s Home Act (2015), and Quality Standards, the ability to register as a manager with Ofsted, and pass a Fit Person’s Interview
* A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people, as well as for your staff team
If you are keen to discuss the Children’s Home Registered Manager vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn’t quite the right fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification