Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Bonus: Performance & KPI-Based Bonus Scheme
Services: Solo and 2-Bed Residential Children’s Homes
Client Group: Children & Young People (Ages 8–17) with Complex Needs
Tasks
* Manage day-to-day operations across both residential services
* Provide strong, trauma-informed leadership to care teams
* Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations, and safeguarding legislation
* Develop and maintain staff rotas, budgets, supervisions, and care planning
* Lead on quality assurance, audits, and service improvement
* Act as the Registered Manager for both homes (full support provided)
* Foster a culture of continuous improvement, staff development, and therapeutic care
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following essential criteria:
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a residential childcare setting
* At least 1 year experience in a managerial or deputy managerial role
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People)
* Strong working knowledge of:
* Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
* Children Act 1989
* Safeguarding legislation
* Full UK driving licence
* Willing and able to undergo the Ofsted registration process (full support provided)
* Enhanced DBS check
* Six-month probation period
* Right to work in the UK – we do not offer sponsorship
* Valid British passport
* Share Code Right to work (if not a British passport holder)
Benefits
Competitive salary: £50,000 – £60,000 (based on experience)
Annual bonus scheme & performance recognition
Vitality Health Insurance for wellbeing and peace of mind
Clear progression routes into senior operational leadership
Supportive management and shared on-call rota
Regular team-building and staff appreciation events
Ongoing CPD and training to support your professional growth
Company pension and statutory holiday entitlement
Apply now and start your journey with a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to changing lives for the better.