CHILDREN HOME REGISTERED MANAGER

SUMMARY

We are establishing a solo children’s home in Dudley for one child with emotional and behavioural difficulties and complex trauma. The home will provide a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment underpinned by trauma-informed, relationship-based and child-centred practice.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the home’s Ofsted registration and opening.
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of the child.
• Develop a stable, nurturing and trauma-informed culture.
• Lead placement matching, care planning and risk management.
• Recruit, supervise and develop a competent residential-care team.
• Maintain safe staffing levels and effective on‑call arrangements.
• Work collaboratively with families, social workers, commissioners, education, health and safeguarding partners.
• Monitor the quality of care through audits, Regulation 44 visits and Regulation 45 reviews.
• Manage the home’s budget, resources, records and operational performance.

Essential experience and qualifications

• At least two years’ experience within the previous five years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role.
• Management or Deputy Manager experience within an Ofsted-regulated children’s home.
• Experience supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties, complex trauma or comparable needs.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted inspection requirements.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or an accepted equivalent.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or eligibility and commitment to complete it within the required statutory period.
• Strong leadership, communication, report-writing and multi-agency working skills.
• A full UK driving licence, unless a reasonable adjustment is agreed.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.
• Experience of registering or opening a new children’s home, or improving an existing home to Good or Outstanding, is desirable.

What we offer

• Salary of £50,000-£55,000 per annum.
• Performance‑related bonus of up to £5,000.
• Permanent, full‑time employment.
• Funded mandatory training and professional development.
• Support to complete relevant qualifications.
• Professional supervision and Responsible Individual oversight.
• Workplace pension.
• Enhanced DBS costs funded by the employer.
• Opportunities to shape the culture and development of a new home.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must share this commitment.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS NEEDED

• Qualifications Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or an accepted equivalent relevant qualification.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England), or a qualification the provider considers equivalent.
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development in safeguarding, leadership and residential childcare.
• Experience At least two years’ experience within the previous five years in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least one year’s experience in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.
• Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or senior leader in an Ofsted-regulated children’s home.
• Experience of leading a new home through Ofsted registration or improving a home to Good or Outstanding.
• Experience of supporting children with trauma, emotional and behavioural needs, exploitation risks, disabilities or other needs relevant to the Statement of Purpose.
• Knowledge Thorough knowledge of the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted inspection framework.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, allegations management, missing‑from‑care procedures, exploitation and positive behaviour support.
• Understanding of placement matching, care planning, multi‑agency working and the wider looked‑after‑children system.
• Ability to provide visible leadership, manage change and create a stable, child‑centred culture.
• Ability to recruit, supervise, develop and hold staff accountable for high‑quality practice.
• Strong written, analytical and digital skills, including preparation of regulatory reports, audits and improvement plans.
• Ability to manage budgets, rotas, resources and competing operational demands.
• Essential Attributes Integrity, sound judgement, resilience, emotional intelligence and a commitment to children’s rights.
• Ability to remain calm, decisive and reflective during safeguarding incidents and organisational pressure.
• Physically and mentally fit to manage the home, subject to appropriate occupational‑health assessment.
• Enhanced DBS with children’s barred‑list check and satisfactory references.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, unless a reasonable adjustment is agreed.
• Flexibility to work outside normal office hours and participate in the on‑call rota.

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