Registered Children’s Home Manager – The JN Group
West Midlands – Telford | £55,000 per year + bonus potential | Full-time | Big responsibility, bigger rewards
About Us – The JN Group - Vibe
We’re not just running homes, we’re shaping futures. The JN Group is a growing collective of exceptional children's homes where therapeutic care meets no-nonsense leadership, and culture isn't just a buzzword, it’s everything.
We’re unapologetically bold, value-driven, and committed to raising the bar in residential childcare. Our homes are safe, warm, and full of heart – and we need a Registered Manager who leads with grit, humour and unwavering standards.
The Role
We’re looking for a Registered Manager who can:
* Lead from the front – inspire your team, hold the line on quality, and keep the vibe strong.
* Own the mission – deliver truly child-centred care that supports healing, growth, and hope.
* Nail the paperwork without losing your soul – compliance, safeguarding, and audits are second nature to you.
* Handle pressure like a pro – because this role isn’t easy, but it’s worth every ounce of effort.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Running the home like it’s your own – with love, pride, and leadership.
* Managing placements, care plans, staffing, and strategic goals.
* Building a team culture that screams excellence (and never burnout).
* Being Ofsted-ready every single day – not just when they knock.
* Championing young people’s voices and smashing outcomes.
What We’re Looking For
You don’t just tick boxes you tear them up and build better ones.
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Children & Young People Residential)
* Experience as a Deputy or Registered Manager
* Safeguarding lead with the confidence to lead from the front
* Emotionally intelligent, emotionally available, and not afraid of big feelings
* You get how to balance nurture, boundaries, and promote an ambitious, driven, positive team culture
The Package
* £55,000 salary – because you’re worth it
* Performance bonus (for smashing KPIs)
* Support from our Head office, Senior Leadership & RI
* Ongoing training & development - we invest in our people
* Real career progression in a growing, values-led group
In Other Words
If your leadership style sounds like:
“Firm but fair, hands-on, child-led, team-first, and not here to play games…”
Then yes, we’re talking to you.
How to Apply
Reply to this ad now! Send us your CV and a short statement that shows us who you are (not just what you’ve done). We’re hiring for character, capability, and commitment not just buzzwords.
The JN Group is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and identities