Job Overview
Midlands-Based | Part – Time | £TBA (DOE)
Supporting 1 Children's Home | Attain OFSTED Registration and Oversee Children Care Home Operations
The home is a 3 Bed Home for young people aged 8-18 yrs presenting with emotional behavioural difficulties.
At our home, we won't just provide residential care — we will create nurturing, therapeutic environments where children and young people can heal, grow, and thrive.
We are a new setup and need an RI who can come in and hit the ground running. This is a pivotal leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape services, develop teams, and drive forward our mission of delivering outstanding, child-centred care.
Candidates must have been a registered manager previously and worked with children with EBD.
Experience of interfacing with Ofsted.
What You'll Be Doing
* Leading, mentoring, and supporting the Registered Manager throughout our registration process and thereafter.
* Promoting a positive, values-led culture focused on safety, well-being, and outcomes
* Ensuring full compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted Quality Standards
* Leading on safeguarding strategy, serious incident oversight, and learning implementation
* Driving quality assurance, audits, and improvement plans
* Supporting leadership development and succession planning within the organisation
* Acting as the bridge between the homes and the Board, ensuring transparency and accountability
* Representing our home positively with external professionals, local authorities, and regional/national forums
* Contributing to thoughtful, ethical service development and growth initiatives
Qualifications
* Proven senior leadership experience within children's residential care
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
* Deep understanding of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding frameworks, and sector legislation
* Strong communication, coaching, and performance management skills
* Experience in creating high-performing, values-led teams
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Language:
* English (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: RI001
Expected start date:28/02/2026
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £300.00-£500.00 per day
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Oldbury B69 3HL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Ofsted Registered Manager: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Do you have a UK driving license (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldbury B69 3HL