At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new children's residential home and create a nurturing environment for young people.
- Company: Join a dedicated team focused on making a difference in children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, performance bonuses, and ongoing training.
- Other info: Exciting career progression opportunities in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape a new service and positively impact the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and relevant childcare experience required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Walsall, WS4
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP
Registered Children's Home Manager for a brand new 3-bed EBD Home.
Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people while taking the next step in your leadership career? We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and dedicated Ofsted Registered Manager to lead our brand-new, fully furnished 3-bed EBD Children's Residential Home in Walsall. This is an exciting opportunity to establish and shape a new service from the ground up, creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where children can thrive. You will play a key role in developing the home's culture, building a strong team, and delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
- Lead quality assurance processes, including Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 requirements, audits, action plans, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns, and children's outcomes.
- Develop and implement care programmes that support children's emotional, educational, physical, and social development.
- Recruit, induct, supervise, mentor, and develop staff to deliver exceptional care.
- Ensure staffing levels, training compliance, and best practice standards are maintained.
- Build positive relationships with families, social workers, local authorities, and external professionals.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation.
- Promote safeguarding and child-centred practice at all times.
- Represent the home professionally in multi-agency meetings and partnership forums.
Essential Requirements
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Recognised childcare qualification relevant to residential childcare.
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a residential childcare setting.
- Minimum 1 year's experience in a management or leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and residential childcare standards.
- Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
- Ability to motivate, develop, and inspire a team.
- Commitment to delivering outstanding care and positive outcomes for children and young people.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000
- £1,500 - £2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Quarterly KPI Performance Bonuses
- Team Reward Allowance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Wellbeing Programme
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with service)
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme: Residential Support Workers: £250 Senior Support Workers Team Leaders Deputy Managers: Up to £1,000
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a brand-new residential service and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people. You'll have the autonomy to shape the home, develop a high-performing team, and build a service that delivers exceptional care and outcomes. If you are an ambitious and compassionate leader looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
For more information or to apply, contact us today.
Ofsted Registered Manager employer: CDS Labour (Group UK) Ltd
Join us as an Ofsted Registered Manager in Walsall, where you will have the unique opportunity to lead a brand-new 3-bed EBD Children's Residential Home. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and ongoing training. Here, you can truly make a difference in the lives of children while advancing your leadership career in a nurturing environment.
