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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Tradewind Recruitment

West Midlands (Region)

Salary

£45,000 to £70,000

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

13 October 2026

41 days left

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home Location: WolverhamptonSalary: Competitive, dependent on experienceJob Type: Full-time, Permanent Experienced Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care We are looking for an experienced and qualified Registered Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the management of a children's residential home in the Wolverhampton area. This role is specifically for someone who has already worked as a Registered Manager within children's residential care and has a proven track record of managing a home successfully. This is not a position for someone looking to gain their first Registered Manager role. The home supports children and young people with learning difficulties, emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), and potentially complex needs. We are looking for a confident, compassionate and experienced leader who understands the challenges and rewards of this type of care. Key Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home.Ensure the home consistently provides high-quality, child-centred care.Lead, support and develop the residential childcare team.Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.Maintain high standards across care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding, recording and staff practice.Work effectively with social workers, local authorities, education providers, healthcare professionals and other agencies.Manage staff recruitment, induction, supervision, training and performance.Ensure children's individual needs are understood and appropriately supported.Promote positive behaviour and use appropriate approaches when supporting children with emotional and behavioural difficulties.Monitor the quality of care and continually identify areas for improvement.Take responsibility for preparing the home for Ofsted inspections and responding appropriately to any recommendations.Maintain a positive culture where children feel safe, valued, respected and listened to. Essential Requirements Applicants MUST:

Be a qualified Registered Manager for children's residential care.Have previously held a Registered Manager position in a children's residential home.Have demonstrable experience successfully managing a children's residential service.Have experience working with children and young people with learning difficulties and emotional/behavioural difficulties.Hold the relevant Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children and Young People.Have strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and children's residential care legislation.Have proven experience leading, managing and developing a residential childcare team.Be confident dealing with challenging situations and complex behaviours.Be committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people. Please note: We are seeking an already-qualified and experienced Registered Manager. Candidates without previous Registered Manager experience within children's residential care will not be considered for this position. What We Offer

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.Permanent, full-time position.Supportive senior management team.Ongoing professional development and training.Career progression opportunities.The opportunity to lead a dedicated team and make a genuine difference to children's lives. Apply Now If you are an experienced, qualified Registered Manager with a proven background in children's residential care and have a genuine passion for supporting children with learning difficulties and emotional and behavioural needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today, email me on

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

1 September 2026

Last checked

2 September 2026

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