Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care

📍 Wolverhampton

Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential

The Opportunity

We are looking to appoint a capable and experienced Registered Manager to oversee a children’s residential home caring for young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who wants full responsibility for service delivery, team performance and care quality, while helping young people achieve better futures.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

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• Lead the home’s day-to-day operations and overall service delivery
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• Manage, support and inspire a dedicated residential care team
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• Establish a safe, consistent and supportive environment for young people
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• Champion a culture built around responsibility, stability and positive outcomes
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Compliance & Quality

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• Ensure the home consistently meets Ofsted standards and regulatory requirements
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• Manage safeguarding practice, risk processes and incident oversight
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• Maintain excellent care documentation, plans and assessments
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• Lead inspection readiness and identify opportunities for ongoing improvement
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Leadership & Operations

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• Take responsibility for recruitment, staffing structure and workforce planning
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• Deliver supervisions, appraisals and continuous professional development
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• Manage service budgets, occupancy and operational effectiveness
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• Collaborate with senior leaders on strategic growth and service improvement
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Stakeholder Engagement

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• Build credible relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and multidisciplinary professionals
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• Act as the professional face of the home at all times
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• Maintain clear and effective communication with families and partner agencies
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What We’re Looking For

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• Strong experience as a Registered Manager within children’s residential care
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• In-depth knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and inspections
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• Experience supporting young people with SEMH and more complex care needs
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• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management or currently completing it
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• A proven leader who can strengthen services and improve outcomes
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What’s On Offer

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• Attractive salary package with bonus potential
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• Full ownership and autonomy within your service
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• Ongoing support from an experienced senior leadership team
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• Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
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Apply Now

If you are an established Registered Manager seeking a role where you can influence culture, lead a team and improve young people’s lives, apply now or contact us in confidence.