OFSTED Registered Children’s Home Manager

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

📍 Location : Walsall, West Midlands

💷 Salary : Up to £60,000 per annum + bonuses

🕒 Job Type : Full-time, Permanent

We are currently recruiting an experienced and passionate Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home to lead the launch and ongoing management of a brand-new 3-bed service in Walsall. This is an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home (or a strong Deputy ready for registration) to shape a high-quality service from the ground up.

As Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home, you will play a key role in embedding a child-centred culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people. Full support will be provided throughout the Ofsted registration process by a supportive and experienced senior leadership team. There is also clear progression available, including potential dual registration for the right Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home.

Key Responsibilities – Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Lead the setup, Ofsted registration, and opening of a new children’s residential home

Provide strong leadership through recruitment, training, supervision, and development of staff

Ensure full compliance with Ofsted standards and the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015)

Take overall responsibility for safeguarding, Regulation 44 and 45, and quality assurance

Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for children

Manage budgets, resources, and occupancy levels effectively

Build strong relationships with local authorities, professionals, and families

Requirements – Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Proven leadership experience in a children’s residential care setting

Strong working knowledge of Ofsted and safeguarding requirements

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Ability to manage complex situations with resilience and empathy

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership & Management (or working towards) – desirable

Salary & Benefits

Salary up to £60,000 per annum

Generous sign-on bonus

Performance and loyalty-related bonuses

Company pension scheme

Health & wellbeing programme

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Long-term career progression and senior leadership support

If you are an experienced Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home or an aspiring Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to discuss this Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home opportunity in confidence