Job Title: Registered Manager Childrens Residential Home (EBD)
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Location: Cannock, Staffordshire
Salary: £55,000 £65,000 per annum (DOE) + performance-related bonuses
Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week) including participation in the on-call rota
Annual Leave: 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays
About the Role Were looking for a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead a childrens residential home in Cannock. This home supports children and young people aged 718 with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), offering a safe, stable, and nurturing environment that promotes healing, growth, and independence.
This is a key leadership role responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, and delivering outstanding outcomes for the young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Operational Oversight Provide clear, child-centred leadership to the staff team, fostering a culture of care, consistency and compassion.
Ensure the home is fully compliant with the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards.
Maintain and regularly review the homes Statement of Purpose, ensuring its aims and objectives are met.
Oversee the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures.
Promote a safe and supportive working environment for both staff and young people.
Ensure high standards of health and safety, including completion and review of relevant risk assessments.
Care Delivery & Child Focus Lead the assessment, planning and review process for all children admitted to the home.
Ensure personalised care plans and risk assessments are in place, regularly reviewed, and reflect each childs needs and goals.
Promote a trauma-informed, therapeutic approach that supports recovery, emotional regulation and resilience.
Encourage meaningful participation from children and advocate for their voices to be heard in decisions affecting them.
Oversee daily routines, activities, and educational engagement, ensuring children are provided with a safe, stimulating and homely environment.
Support the preparation for independence and adulthood, ensuring young people are equipped with the necessary life skills.
Safeguarding & Quality Assurance Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring a robust safeguarding culture within the home.
Maintain readiness for Ofsted inspections, aiming for at least a "Good" or "Outstanding" outcome.
Monitor quality assurance processes including Reg 44/45 reports and internal audits.
Staff Development & Team Management Recruit, train, and supervise staff to ensure a skilled and consistent team.
Provide regular supervision, performance appraisals, and development plans.
Oversee rota planning and ensure effective staffing levels are maintained.
Promote continuous professional development and reflective practice within the team.
Multi-Agency & Stakeholder Engagement Work in partnership with local authorities, social workers, schools, health professionals and other key stakeholders.
Represent the home at child protection conferences, looked after child reviews, and other professional meetings.
Ensure the rights and welfare of each child are effectively promoted and safeguarded.
Finance & Administration Manage the homes budget, resources and staffing costs effectively.
Ensure accurate and up-to-date record keeping in line with data protection legislation and GDPR.
Provide regular performance reports to the Responsible Individual.
Essential Criteria Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a childrens home.
Proven experience working with children with EBD, trauma and complex behaviours.
In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
Enhanced DBS clearance and full UK driving licence.
Strong leadership, safeguarding and interpersonal skills.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call as required.
Desirable Experience of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes.
Formal training or experience in trauma-informed or therapeutic care models.
Experience working with children with additional needs such as ASD, ADHD or mental health difficulties.
Why Join? This is an opportunity to lead a high-potential service with autonomy, creativity and purpose. Youll have the backing of an experienced leadership team and the chance to build a truly therapeutic and impactful home environment for young people who need it most.
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