Job Description
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (EBD) 🏡
Location: Tamworth, West Midlands 📍
Salary: £55,000 base + £6,000 bonus for Ofsted Outstanding 💰
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent 📆
Start Date: October 2025 (or earlier for the right candidate) 🚀
Seeking a passionate, experienced, and visionary Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 2-bed home for children aged 7–17 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a rare opportunity to shape a new service from day one with full backing from a supportive, hands-on director team.
What We’re Looking For ✅
Essential
* Level 3/4 in Residential Childcare
* 5+ years in children’s residential care
* 2+ years in a leadership role
* In-depth knowledge of safeguarding and care regulations
* Experience achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings 🌟
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Regulation 🔒
* Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations & Quality Standards (2015)
* Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
* Maintain Ofsted readiness and strive for an Outstanding rating
* Regularly review and update the home’s Statement of Purpose
Care & Support 💬
* Provide trauma-informed, child-centred care
* Collaborate with therapists, social workers & professionals
* Empower young people to be heard, supported, and safe
Team Leadership 🤝
* Recruit and lead a passionate, stable team
* Provide supervisions, appraisals & training
* Build a culture of consistency, growth & accountability
Operational Excellence ⚙️
* Oversee rotas, audits, admissions & compliance
* Manage budgets and maintain a safe, nurturing environment
* Keep timely, accurate records and uphold best practices
Added Extras
* 35 days annual leave including bank holidays 🏖️
* £6,000 bonus for achieving Ofsted Outstanding 🏆
* Bupa private healthcare 🏥
* Blue Light Card & discounts 💳
* Free gym membership & on-site parking 💪
* Access to counselling & wellbeing support 💬
* Annual performance-based bonus 💼
* Genuine opportunity to shape the future as we grow
Please contact James on the following details
Jbehan@careers4good.co.uk
07910144012