Childrens Residential Home Manager
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Job Summary
Location: Tamworth West Midlands
Salary: 55000 base 6000 annual bonus for Outstanding Ofsted rating
Contract: Full-Time Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead the launch and day-to-day operations of a new 2-place residential home for young people aged 717 with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). This is a rare opportunity to shape a home from the ground up working with a hands-on leadership team committed to your succes
Tasks
- Lead the home in line with Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015).
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
- Ensure the home is Ofsted-ready at all times aiming for Outstanding.
- Oversee high-quality person-centred care and a therapeutic trauma-informed approach.
- Recruit train and develop a committed team.
- Manage rotas admissions audits budgets and day-to-day operations.
- Build strong relationships with local authorities social workers and other stakeholders
Requirements
Essential:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willing to complete within 12 months)
- Level 3 or 4 in Residential Childcare already achieved
- 5 years experience in childrens residential care
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and regulatory compliance
- Proven track record achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings
Desirable:
- Additional training in therapeutic models or child psychology
- Experience with children with EBD in solo or small group homes
Skills & Qualities:
- Resilient visionary and committed to high-quality care
- Strong leadership and people management skills
- Full manual driving licence
- Flexible to join the on-call rota
- Ambition to grow into a multi-home leadership role
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- 6000 annual bonus for Outstanding Ofsted rating (3000 for Good)
- Opportunity to increase base salary to 65000 for dual-home responsibility
- Loyalty bonus recognizing long-term commitment
- Bupa private healthcare cover
- Blue Light Card and discounts
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking and gym membership
- Access to confidential counselling and wellbeing support
- Annual performance-based bonus
To apply you must provide:
- CV and cover letter
- Passport copy
- DBS certificate copy
- Share code (if you are not a British passport holder) to verify right to work in the UK
Please note: No sponsorship is available. Applicants must have existing legal right to work in the UK.
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Pain Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Direct Support
- Management Experience
- Remodeling
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
